Introduces the concept of symmetry and demonstrates its presence in natural objects, including leaves, butterflies, human faces, and starfish.

Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses - not riding. Beautiful, full-color photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include: • horse physiology • the horse...

Pollination has been in the headlines for the past few years because it directly affects the food supply on Earth. Flowering plants produce fruit or seeds only after pollination. Pollination by insects is a critical function of all land ecosystems. Most orchard fruits, vegetables, and some field crops are pollinated by insects. Pollinators are threatened by pesticides, invasive species, and habitat destruction, but they are especially threatened by...

Through many photographs and illustrations, Food Chains and You conveys how the transfer of energy takes place from the sun to various plants and animals, including people. It shows children how they, too, are part of food chains. Children will learn about: herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and decomposers • energy pyramids • how children are part of many food webs • dangers to food chains and webs • tips on how to eat Earth-friendly foods...

This book introduces the physiology, habitats, feeding, and behavior of different types of whales and discusses whale watching.

Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, Animals Called Mammals introduces the major characteristics of mammals, including fur and backbones, to young readers. Primates, rodents, marsupials, and other mammal groups are also introduced, using delightful images and simple descriptions.

Introduces various kinds of amphibians, describing their physiology, behavior, habitats, and life cycles.

Introduces mammals, showing and describing the main groups and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet.

Describes the main types of rodents and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring.

One of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. This book shows how social animals communicate and interact with members of their own species. Includes photographs, questions, and activities.