Kathryn Smithyman

Introduces trains, types, words associated with trains.

Presents information about spiders, including different species, reproduction, differences between males and females, and some ways to protect spiders from environmental damage.

Explores how the waters, mountains, and forests of the Pacific Northwest have provided food and shelter for groups such as the Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl for thousands of years.

Insects are amazing animals, and thousands of them are endangered. Some may become extinct even before we know they exist! Kids will discover fascinating facts about the many types of beetles, butterflies, moths, ants, and other insects that are endangered. The stunning photography in Endangered Insects shows these animals in their natural habitats and reveals: The different species of endangered insects, their bodies, what they eat, and their behaviors;...

Introduces arthropods, a group of invertebrates which outnumbers all other animal species combined, describing some different types and discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats.

Describes how frogs develop from eggs to tadpoles to froglets to adult frogs.

Changing Seasons clearly explains the fascinating changes that take place in nature every year. This vibrant book takes an in-depth look at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect both plants and animals, including people! This book provides fascinating information on • Why leaves change color in autumn • Migration and hibernation • How plants and animals survive in winter • How and...