Introduces the world of nests, revealing the variety created by the world's birds, animals, and insects.

Discusses the groundbreaking efforts in China to reintroduce the giant panda to its native habitat, and how similar techniques can be used to help other endangered species back from the brink of extinction.

Describes the nature of the sun, its origin, source of energy, layers, atmosphere, sunspots, and activity.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the Red Planet through fascinating facts and amazing full-color photographs. Readers will learn about the recent discovery of water, the Valles Marineris-the biggest valley on Mars-the ice caps, recent expeditions, and more. This updated edition includes: author's note stunning full-color photographs glossary index websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards,...

"As autumn begins, plants and animals in nature begin to change in all kinds of ways to prepare for winter. Brilliant photos and rhyming text highlight these changes and celebrate fall's arrival!"--

"Learn how nature keeps animals and plants in balance in this vibrantly illustrated nonfiction title that features clear, engaging text perfect for emergent readers."--

The early bird gets the worm! Don t miss out on this original book about America s favorite songbird. In this book, readers will study how life science operates by taking a close-up look at the robin s survival adaptations. Stunning photographs add dimension to the text, and approachable language makes science understandable. This intriguing take on curricular subject matter is the perfect supplement to elementary life science education.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to different Arctic animals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Explores desert habitats, discussing the differences between hot and cold deserts, special plants and animals of the desert, and current threats to the world's deserts caused by human activities.

Chances are, when you think of sharks, it's the great white or hammerhead that swim into view! But the world's oceans hold around 500 different species of sharks, and some are extremely bizarre. Meet these unusual but rarely seen creatures.