A deft marriage of lyrical text and energetic collage illustrations, this book explores the intricate and often surprising ways plants and animals are connected in the food web, with end matter describing conservation efforts and responsible stewardship.
Bon appetit! Kudos to Chef Nature for dishing up these tasty morsels. No reader with a discriminating palate will be able to put this delicious menu of appetizing delicacies down. Bugs for Lunch caters to a full array of creatures - animal, plant, and human - that munch on bugs. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs and butterflies, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear munching on a hive full of bees, Sylvia Long's vivid illustrations show close-up details of all sorts of creatures munching on their lunch. These colorful drawings of creatures that live to eat bugs will be your key to discovering a world of insectivores in your own backyard and beyond.
Leo is a genius. His pet cat named Pallas is not! But together they come up with some brilliant inventions based on maths shapes. And all this - more than 30,000 years ago! Circles covers the essentials of this geometrical shape, its functions and applications.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wheels.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues owls face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Amazing photos and interesting facts reveal environmental issues vultures face as they hunt for food and raise their young.
Clear definitions supported by every day examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wedges.
Young readers learn about north, south, east and west through simple text and photos.
Young readers learn about maps and globes through simple text and photos.
Astronauts live and work on space stations that orbit Earth. Young readers will read about space station parts, the first space stations, and the International Space Station. Blastoff! Series
This book explains the various methods of scientific tools, including measurement, models, and tools that extend our senses, and how these scientific tools are changing.
Space shuttles bring astronauts into and out of space. Children will learn about the history of space shuttles, the advanced technology onboard, and how these vehicles perform their missions. Blastoff! Series
This book explains how models help us test new designs and to understand living things. The book includes various types of models, such as scale, graphical, conceptual, and computer models, which are used to analyze how we understand different things.
Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.
Describes how rocks, minerals, and soils are formed, their properties, and why humans are dependent on them.
Hunt the sea for sunken boats filled with treasure in this graphic high interest book.
This book offers a brief overview of the structure, function, makeup, and specific types of cells, including both animal and human cells.
This book provides an understanding of the impact that humans have on Earth and suggests ways to reduce damage to the environment.
Use forensic science to solve a mystery in this graphic high interest book.
Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.
Learn how to care for Siamese cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.
Learn how to care for Rag Doll cats, discover their characteristice and see if it is the right breed for you
In graphic-novel format, this book examines the history of the Chicago fire in 1871 while providing a story that brings to life one family's struggle to survive the devastation.
Learn how to care for Persian cats, discover their characteristics and see if this is the right breed for you.
