There are 3, different types of fish on the planet, but the deadliest, fastest, and most unusual—among others—are all gathered here. This book overflows with mind-boggling facts about our finned frien
Mammals can be found everywhere, and no matter where you look you’re bound to find them doing something interesting. Awesome acrobats, singing superstars, and other mammals with jaw-dropping adaptatio
Police officers are some of our communities’ most important people. These men and women put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe and protect the people living in them. Readers learn ab
Is bamboo really as strong as steel? Do some flowers stink so bad that they attract flies? Can water lilies actually grow up to eight feet across? Find out these answers and more in this book. The fac
Introduces humpback whales and why they are an endangered species, including hunters, water pollution, and climate change, and describes the efforts in effect to help protect the whales.
Examines the threats posed to chimpanzees in the wild, describing the effects of predators, poaching, loss of habitat, disease, and climate change, while explaining current conservation efforts.
Provides information on how to survive if stranded in the polar regions, including staying warm, finding food and water, and keeping clear of cracks and crevasses.
Discusses the history of, and problems specific to, dams around the world, including Egypt's Aswan High Dam, China's Three Gorges Dam, and India's Narmada Valley dams.
Discusses the legal debate of same-sex marriage, including the history of the gay rights movement, the arguments both in support and opposition of same-sex marriage, and how same-sex marriage is treat
Examines the threats to the world's supply of freshwater, including the impact of pollution, wetlands drainage, global warming, and population growth on this valuable natural resource.
Swimming is a fun but dangerous activity. Lifeguards help us stay safe while having fun, thanks to their special life-saving skills and first-aid training. Readers learn about these community heroes a
Not only are Froghoppers capable of concealing themselves within in a blanket of their own bubbly spit, they can also jump 14 times their body length. That’s the equivalent of a human jumping over a s
Its ability to change colors is the first thing most people think of when it comes to chameleons. But did you know that a chameleon’s eyes can swivel independently of each other to look in two directi
All birds lay eggs, have feathers, and are warm-blooded. But even though they have these characteristics in common, birds are incredibly diverse in appearance, behaviors, and unique abilities. Giant w
