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Do You Really Want to Visit a Wetland?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536697

A child goes on an adventure to the Florida Everglades, discovering what the climate is like and encountering many animals and plants that live in wetlands. Includes world map of wetlands and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Tiger?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536741

A child goes on an adventure to Russia as a junior researcher to study tigers in the wild, and learns about this endangered species.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Monkey?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536710

A child goes on a rain forest adventure and meets several different species of monkeys.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Temperate Forest?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536666

A child goes on an adventure to three types of forests in North America, discovering what the climate is like and the animals and plants that make their homes in different parts of the forest biome. Includes world map of temperate forests and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Swan?

Cari Meister (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536734

A child goes on an adventure to a marsh to observe a swan and discovers swans can be dangerous if they're defending their nest.

Do You Really Want to Meet a Polar Bear?

Marcie Aboff (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536703

A boy is bored with research for his school report so he decides to visit the Arctic and learn about polar bears firsthand.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Prairie?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536673

A child goes on an adventure to the tall grass prairie of the Kansas Flint Hills, encountering bad weather and harsh climates, as well as encountering the animals and plants that live in this biome. Includes world map of prairies and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Desert?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536659

A child goes on an adventure in the Great Basin desert, learning about the climate, and encountering animals and plants that live in the desert biome. Includes world map of deserts and glossary.

Do You Really Want to Visit a Rainforest?

Bridget Heos (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536680

A child goes on an adventure to the Amazon Rainforest, discovering what the climate is like and encountering some of the many species of animals and plants that live in a tropical rainforest. Includes world map of tropical rainforests and glossary.

Lynx

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536444

Presents information about lynx, their habitats, and their special features, including their tufted ears.

Tigers

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536451

Presents information about tigers, their habitats, and their special features, including their impressive size.

Cougars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536406

Presents information about cougars, their habitats, and their special features, including their powerful jumping ability.

Jaguars

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536413

Presents information about jaguars, their habitats, and their special features, including their swimming skills.

Bobcats

Arnold Ringstad (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536383

Presents information about bobcats, their habitats, and their special features, including their short bobbed tails.

Insects

Allan Morey (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607536215

An introduction to what characteristics insects have and how they fit into the animal kingdom.

Blue-Ringed Octopuses

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538844

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous blue-ringed octopus of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Readers learn how these octopi use their colorful rings or stripes to warn predators and how they use venom to kill their prey. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Box Jellyfish

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538851

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous box jellyfish of the  Pacific and Indian Oceans. Readers learn how these jellies use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Taipans

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538905

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the Australian taipan snake, one of the most venomous snakes in the world. Readers learn how these snakes use their venom to kill prey and as a defense against predators when threatened.

Scorpions

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538875

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to kill prey and defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.

Stonefish

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538899

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the poisonous stonefish. Readers learn how these ocean animals use stingers on their backs to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when stonefish are encountered.

Black Widow Spiders

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538837

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous black widow spider. Readers learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Poison Dart Frogs

Elizabeth Raum (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538868

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous poison dart frog. Readers learn how these rainforest frogs use venom to as a protection against predators. Also explains how people have used the poison for hunting and medicines.

Grizzly Bears

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538745

Presents information about the grizzly bears of North America, their habitats, and their amazing size and strength.

Spectacled Bears

Tammy Gagne (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538776

Presents information about South America’s spectacled bears, their forest habitats, and their distinctive fur patterns.

Vampires in Nature

Kirsten W. Larson (author)

Publisher: Amicus Publishing ISBN: 9781607538813

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes animals that drink the blood of other animals and even people. Explains how these “vampire” animals find their hosts and which ones usually spread diseases when they feed on human blood.