A look at salamanders, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their smooth, permeable skin, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the remarkable adaptability of these widesprea
A look at puffins, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their seasonal bill plate, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their vulnerability to the changing climate today.
Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Boston Celtics pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Bill Russell.
"A kindergarten-level introduction to veterinarians, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by keeping pets and other animals healthy"--
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of iguanas, the North and South American dewlapped reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why iguanas live in trees.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of falcons, Earth's fast-flying birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peregrine falcons are such good fliers
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bighorn sheep, the wild sheep of North America. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the animals got their curly horns.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of raccoons, the ring-tailed North American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why raccoons have masked faces.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of meerkats, the African mammals that live in mobs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why meerkats are always on the lookou
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jellyfish, the bell-shaped, oceanic invertebrates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jellyfish have squishy bodies.
From the vanlike appearance of ambulances to the spinning rotor blades of helicopters, vehicles of all forms have long been used in emergency situations. Appealing to future paramedics, pilots, captai
Celebrating the life, growth, and development of six baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This new series employs simple language and a unique first-person perspecti
An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of mixed martial arts, from its roots in ancient Greece to its televised matches, as well as its rules, methods, and famous fighters.
An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of snowboarding, from its Michigan roots to its current Olympic presence, as well as its techniques, records, equipment, and famous boarders.
An in-depth survey of the popular extreme sport of skydiving, from Leonardo da Vinci's sketches to the parachute-free wingsuit, as well as its records, equipment, and famous divers.
