The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages.
From the crocodiles dentist, to the mongoose spa, Animal Partners takes a whimsical look at symbiotic relationships of animals large and small. Although many animals live in groups of the same kind, here you will learn how some animals form unique partnerships with different species. After all, dont we all need a little help from our friends?
There are many different kinds of clouds all around us. Clouds come in diverse shapes and colors. Some clouds are fluffy and others are wispy. Some clouds float high in the sky and others sit low on the ground. Some clouds warn of storms and other clouds tell of fair weather. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of clouds through vibrant photographs.
Rebecca, the red-tailed hawk, is not afraid of ghosts! One night, she bravely ventures into the barn to meet the famous ghost of Donley Farm. But when she finally meets him, Rebecca is surprised to discover that this ghost is much more familiar than she'd expected. Join Rebecca as she stays up late to talk with her new friend and find out what they have in common and how they are different.
Kids love Bats! Bats have always been mysterious and they have always scared people. But Bats are useful creatures on Earth and this book will give students the real science behind these amazing animals.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about the lives of stars.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about the universe.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about comets and meteors.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about rocky planets.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about solar systems.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about the giant gas planets.
Through simple text and pictures, young readers will learn about dwarf planets.
In this book, young readers will learn what makes a toilet work.
In this book, young readers will learn how microwave ovens work.
In this book, learn all about the animals who hunt and are hunted.
In this book, young readers will learn how a computer mouse works.
This book will show how animals such as the thorny devil, the chinstrap penguin, the side-winding adder, and the pygmy seahorse all stay safe by camouflaging themselves in some very interesting ways.
This book explores some of the tricks that animals use to stay safe.
This book explores how animal parents teach their young to hunt, stay safe from predators, and eventually learn to fend for themselves.
