Search Results: 80 books from 1 publisher. Learn more

Mites

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566602778

A basic introduction to mites, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to live on animals and in dust. Some of our world’s most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature’s body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animal’s defining physical characteristics.

Volcanoes

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609487

An elementary exploration of volcanoes, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Hawaii’s Mauna Loa.

Glaciers

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609463

An elementary exploration of glaciers, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as those in Glacier National Park.

Geysers

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609456

An elementary exploration of geysers, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Yellowstone’s Old Faithful.

Canyons

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609432

An elementary exploration of canyons, focusing on the geological evidence that helps explain how and where they form and spotlighting famous examples, such as Arizona’s Grand Canyon.

Snow Leopards

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609364

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snow leopards, the non-roaring big cats of Central Asia. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snow leopards have spotted fur.

Peacocks

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609333

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful.

Rays

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609340

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays’ fins look like wings.

Armadillos

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566609296

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of armadillos, the distinctively armored American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how armadillos became musical.

Tackling the Box

Michael J. Rosen (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608183

A primer on the basic dos and don’ts of fishing, including tips on finding and accessing new fishing spots, advice on how to avoid polluted waters, and instructions for making a creel.

Fishing Gear

Michael J. Rosen (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608152

A primer on the basic dos and don’ts of fishing, including tips on choosing a proper rod and reel, advice on how to land a catch, and instructions for making a landing net.

Dire Wolves

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608077

An elementary exploration of dire wolves, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their shaggy hair, strong jaws, and sharp teeth helped these beasts adapt to the last Ice Age.

Gone Fishing

Michael J. Rosen (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608145

A primer on the basic dos and don’ts of fishing, including tips on the best times to go fishing, advice on how to prepare for a fishing outing, and instructions for making a bug lure.

Fresh Fish

Michael J. Rosen (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608138

A primer on the basic dos and don’ts of fishing, including tips on where to find certain species, information on how a fish’s anatomical makeup helps it avoid getting hooked, and instructions for cleaning a catch.

Monster Birds (Teratorns)

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608107

An elementary exploration of monster birds, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their wide wings and long feathers helped these beasts adapt to the last Ice Age.

Giant Short-faced Bears

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608084

An elementary exploration of giant short-faced bears, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their long legs and wide snouts helped these beasts adapt to the last Ice Age.

Saber-toothed Cats

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608114

An elementary exploration of saber-toothed cats, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their sharp, curved teeth and short legs helped these beasts adapt to the last Ice Age.

Mammoths

Sara Gilbert (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608091

An elementary exploration of mammoths, focusing on fossil evidence that helps explain how their big tusks and shaggy fur helped these plant-eating beasts adapt to the last Ice Age.

Loch Ness Monster

Laura K. Murray (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608060

A high-interest inquiry into the possible existence of Scotland’s water-dwelling Loch Ness Monster, emphasizing reported sightings and stories as well as scientific investigations.

Meerkats

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607988

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of meerkats, the African mammals that live in mobs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why meerkats are always on the lookout.

Storks

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566608008

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of storks, Earth’s big wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why marabou storks have featherless heads.

Iguanas

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607964

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of iguanas, the North and South American dewlapped reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why iguanas live in trees.

Bighorn Sheep

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607933

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bighorn sheep, the wild sheep of North America. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the animals got their curly horns.

Jellyfish

Valerie Bodden (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607971

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jellyfish, the bell-shaped, oceanic invertebrates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jellyfish have squishy bodies.

Falcons

Kate Riggs (author)

Publisher: The Creative Company ISBN: 9781566607957

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of falcons, Earth’s fast-flying birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peregrine falcons are such good fliers.