Jordan and friends take a journey with the Marine Science Institute along the California coast during low tide to see what they can find. The tide pools left behind by the receding tide reveal fascinating marine creatures. It’s a delicate ecosystem affected by climate change and rising sea levels. The Sand Hill Crane is a creature that goes back 40 million years. While they are the most abundant crane species in the world, the Greater Sand Hill...

Text and photographs present animals in winter. Written in English and Spanish.

A little boy tries to justify all his bad habits to his mother with increasing unlikely explanations.

"Learn all about nature's most incredible architects, from what kind of structures they construct to what kinds of materials they use to build."--

Becoming a Beetle reviews each stage in a beetle's metamorphosis from a tiny egg to an adult.

This title introduces the African painted dog by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat. The title is complete with an Animal Features picture list and a picture glossary.

These sleek, agile animals are intelligent hunters. Young animal lovers will be eager to learn about these mammals that are native to Africa, Asia, and Southern Europe and are renowned as fierce fighters. Colorful photographs are sure to draw in even reluctant readers.

Pippi Longstocking moves into the abandoned Villa Villekulla with her monkey and her horse--and no parents--but before long, nosey Miss Prysselius campaigns to have Pippi put into a children's home.

Examines how and why various animals change their shape or color. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Examines the unique characteristics and behavior of snowy owls in comparison and contrast with other birds, such as the barn owl, red-tailed hawk, scarlet macaw, and roseate spoonbill.