A baby panda narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby seal narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby kangaroo narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby panda narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of cows, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a cow’s growth process from embryo to calf to mature cow.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of pigs, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a pig’s growth process from embryo to piglets to mature pig.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of horses, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a horse’s growth process from embryo to foal to yearling to mature horse.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of goats, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a goat’s growth process from embryo to kid to mature goat.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of sheep, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a sheep’s growth process from embryo to lamb to mature sheep.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of chickens, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a chicken’s growth process from egg to chick to mature chicken.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of bats, describing the flying mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are nocturnal.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the fishes’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of bats, describing the flying mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are nocturnal.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the fishes’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.
Inspired by the 19th-century lives of artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale's family, this is a tale of a girl and her favorite companion--a fossilized mastodon!
Peer into the nocturnal Tasmanian forests with this high-interest introduction to the sharp-toothed carnivorous marsupials known as Tasmanian devils.
Peer into the nocturnal Madagascan forest canopies with this high-interest introduction to the long-fingered primates known as aye-ayes.
Peer into the nocturnal skies with this high-interest introduction to the large fruit bats known as flying foxes.
Peer into the nocturnal Southeast Asian tropical forests with this high-interest introduction to the venomous primates known as slow lorises.
Peer into the nocturnal North American forests with this high-interest introduction to the green-winged insects known as luna moths.
Peer into the nocturnal forests with this high-interest introduction to the pale, broad-winged birds of prey known as barn owls.
The polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale’s Curse, Seal’s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God’s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.
Scampers is no ordinary mouse. She's curious. She asks questions. And she experiments. In short, she thinks like a scientist! Her friend Nibbles, reluctantly joins her as they set out to discover the truth about the owl in the garden. Children will enjoy the jaunty dialogue and whimsical illustrations, and along the way they'll learn how think like a scientist, too!
