Cecilia Pinto McCarthy

"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce mandrills"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photos explain the habitat, range, life cycle, and behavior of poison dart frogs while emphasizing their bright colors.

Discusses vultures, including their physical features, habitat, range, and life cycle.

What can we learn about the health of an ecosystem through monarch butterflies? This title takes readers through our warming world where butterfly habitats are dwindling. Learn why humans are the cause of dropping butterfly populations and what we can do to help them bounce back.

Text and photos explain the habitat, range, life cycle, and behavior of green tree pythons while emphasizing their bright colors.

"Describes careers and life in the US Coast Guard"--Provided by publisher.

From turning sounds and images into digital signals and back again to tricking the brain into seeing things that do not exist, movies involve a wide array of scientific concepts. The Science of Movies showcases the science behind the screen.

Explores the history of professional video gaming and e-sports, highlighting the design behind the most popular competitive games and what it takes for companies to produce high-quality games.

Biomass energy sources involve using organic matter, typically from plants, to generate electricity or create fuel. The Science of Biomass Energy examines the field of biomass energy, including the underlying scientific concepts, its potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how it is used today, and prospective future developments.

Many people enjoy eating meat. But livestock takes up a lot of land and resources. Bugs take less space, water, and food. They are also more nutritious than meat. Eating Bugs as Sustainable Food looks at the science behind raising and eating bugs and why eating bugs might help feed more people around the world.