Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

Cryobiologists study how cold affects living things. But what do icy temperatures have to do with organ transplants? Learn about the work cryobiologists are doing today and the breakthroughs they hope to achieve in the future.

How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis,...

"Dirt bikes are fast and tough. But there are lots of ways to make these motorcycles faster and stronger, and you'll love finding out how!"--

Pull back the curtain on the wide, wide world of mammals! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, life cycle, and methods of defense, Mammals lets young readers and browsers discover these hairy animals through full-color photos and concise, factual text.

Young nature enthusiasts will learn these and other fascinating facts about amphibians in this colorful, interactive resource. Readers will explore the major amphibian groups-frogs, salamanders, and caecilians- including their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs, and will learn about slime, venom, hibernation, and much more. Amazing Amphibians gives a full-color overview of amphibian life history, highlights a number of fascinating species,...

"BMX bikes speed through courses and over big jumps. There's lots of ways to make these bikes tougher and cooler. Readers will love finding out how! Easy-to-read text and action-packed photos will have reluctant readers racing to read this high-interest book"--Provided by publisher.

"Go-karts are fun and fast. These small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will . . . [find] out how"--

Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a blue jay! Find out where blue jays live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. Invasive Speciesshines a light on the global problem of invasive species. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind how species become invasive and the damages they cause ecosystems around the world, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the...