Laura Hamilton Waxman

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the habitats, physical characteristics, and behavior of snails.

"This photo-illustrated book describes the great white shark. Explains their life cycle, how they hunt prey, and their ocean habitat. Includes information about how dangerous of a predator this shark is and how we can stay safe in the ocean with them"--Provided by the publisher.

"Get to know the spindly spider, a critter known for its web spinning. Young readers will learn about spider habits, body parts, and more. The text is written in a manner understandable to kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders. Pictures with captions as needed illustrate concepts in the text and enhance comprehension"--

"In this title, explore the interesting characteristics of earthworms, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they get their food"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the habitats, physical characteristics, and behavior of monarch butterflies.

A discussion of the characteristics of the Sun, covering its role in the Earth's seasons, the ways it has been studied, and its various influences on the solar system, including warmth and solar wind.

"This title examines different aspects of fireflies, including their body parts and structure, their habitat, their eating behavior, what they do, and how they communicate"--Provided by publisher.

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about Olympic speedskating. Includes descriptions of each of the men's and women's long and short races. Readers will get a primer to some rules and athletes that may participate in the 2018 PeyongChang, South Korea Winter Olympic Games. Includes Q&A feature, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--Provided by the publisher.

"Growing up, Joanna L. Kelley was quizzed at the dinner table. As an adult, she's answering even tougher questions. Her research helps scientists treat tumors and understand evolution. Learn how Joanna became a genetics superstar" --Provided by publisher.