New paperback editions of these exciting information and activity books, packed with challenging projects and fun experiments. These pocket-sized books are ideal for young explorers to carry in the field; as they team to observe and understand their world they learn independent study and be happily occupied for hours.
Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.
Learn All About Mammals in this simple introduction to the traits mammals have in common.
High up in a tall tree, a fluffy gray ball sits wedged in a fork of the branches. Slowly the ball begins to uncurl and soon you can see a sleepy-looking face and four furry legs. It's a koala waking up and it's already reaching for a branch of eucalyptus leaves to munch.
Two types of whales Whales are creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries. There are two types of whales. These are toothed whales and baleen whales. Toothed whales eat fish and squid. They use echolocation to find their food. Sperm whales and pilot whales are types of toothed whales. So are dolphins and porpoises.
Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there's so much to find out about all of these scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? What unusual things can lizards do? Do lizards ever lose their tails? Why do turtles have shells? Kids will find the answers—and much more—in this fun, fact-filled introduction to reptiles. Filled with colorful phot…
Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of various reptiles, including lizards, alligators, snakes, and turtles.
A series of books offering each child an opportunity to progress at an individual pace -- with stories designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities -- so that every beginning reader experiences success.
What animal can smell with its tongue, swallow an animal larger than its own head, and grow to be longer than a school bus? A snake! Pound for pound, snakes are among the strongest of animals. Most people fear snakes, but there are only a few that are dangerous to humans. And if snakes were to disappear, the earth would be overrun with rats and rodents. We all must learn to appreciate these awe…
Descended from enormous prehistoric creatures, sea turtles are fascinating. Hatched from eggs smaller than a baseball, some can grow to weigh over a thousand pounds. Once adults, they can live to be around 100 years old. And when it's time to nest, they migrate more than 1,000 miles. With colorful, clear illustrations and straightforward text, Gail Gibbons introduces the eight kinds of sea t…