Rebecca Stefoff

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of hummingbirds.

Discusses the history of horses and their domestication by humans, as well as their physical characteristics and behavior.

Traces the history of Viking exploration and conquest in Europe and North America.

Introduces the life cycle and habitat of butterflies.

Charles Darwin's famous theory of natural selection shook the world of science to its core, challenging centuries of orthodox beliefs about life itself. Darwin's boundary-shattering treatise was captured in On the Origin of Species, originally published in 1859, a groundbreaking and detailed study on ecological interrelatedness, the complexity of animal and plant life, and the realities of evolution. This Young Reader's Edition makes Darwin's cornerstone...

"Provides information on the science behind how and why animals play"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of different species of penguins.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of octopuses and several similar creatures.

"Discover all about coal: its history, uses, benefits and downfalls, and what it means for the future of the planet"--Provided by the publisher.