Introduces wild and pet puppies, including their eating habits, unique characteristics, their habitats, how they communicate, and how they develop into adults.
Describes the interaction of predators, prey, plants, and non-living elements that make up the food chain, and touches on what happens to the food chain when the balance of nature is upset.
"This fascinating book explains that some animals must learn the basics of staying alive from their mothers, while others know how to survive without being taught. Students will discover how some bird
Describes the difference between man-eating and plant-eating animals, the kinds of foods that they eat, and the different body parts they use to obtain food.
Describes the different ways in which animals move, including the flight of birds, the climbing behavior of monkeys, and the migration of whales from cold to warm waters.
Describes the different ways in which animals change, from the growing process as they mature to adults to the need to protect themselves against predators.
"People have learned a lot from animals and copied many of their ways of surviving. This interesting book details many, often surprising, examples: bird flight and airplanes; defensive equipment such
Writing this how-to book will motivate children to live healthier, happier lives. Children will learn how to eat a rainbow and be shown how to write healthy recipes for others to try. They can share h
Introduces biomes, showing and describing the main kinds and discussing their location, climate, and plant and animal life, as well as those developed by humans
Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproducti
Introduces the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of the three kinds of elephants, and discusses the reasons they are endangered and conservation efforts.
Presents various aspects of the Japanese landscape and economy, discussing its islands, volcanoes and other natural features, farms, transportation system, industries, and employment practices.
Describes the history of wakeboarding, the different gear and safety equipment used, and the challenges that competitors face, and provides brief biographies of wakeboarding stars.
Describes various aspects of the lives of women and girls during the nineteenth century, including their lack of educational opportunities, restrictive clothing, pastimes, courtship and marriage, and
Describes the history and restoration of Williamsburg, visits the governor's palace, church, school, and other buildings, and depicts the daily life of its people in colonial times