Books with author Edward Ricciuti

Now reference can be accessible even to younger readers! Thousands of captivating facts and figures about America are packed into these ten colorful introductory reference volumes. Clear, simple spreads about our nation's most awe-inspiring natural features and landmarks make America's Top 10 books a wonderful way to get young readers hooked on reference. Easy-to-digest entries provide the most important background and history while bulleted boxes offer quick, at-a-glance highlights and facts. Beautiful full-color photographs make the pages come alive as the text sparks curiosity and further interest in the subjects. Also included are a glossary, further reading section and an index.

The Biomes of the World series is an introduction to the ecosystems, or ecological communities, that make up the Earth. Each book in this eight-volume series presents clear, scientific information about one specific biome. Each book explores what makes up a particular ecosystem, where in the world the biome is found, and what kinds of living organisms are supported by it. For example, in the Temperate Forests readers can discover the variety of wildlife that lives in this unique environment, as well as explore the natural balance of the temperate forest ecosystem and examine the impact of humans on that system.While these books are scientific in nature, they also include ecological issues that are of particular interest to children and are frequently in the news. In this way, Biomes gives readers an in-depth scientific perspective of a given ecological community and a basis of knowledge that allows them to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological issues that affect the health of our planet.Colorful photographs, maps and ecological diagrams stimulate readers' interest and enhance their understanding.

Would you know a quokka if you saw one? How about a tuatara or pangolin? These are not exactly household words, but they are a few of the many fascinating and curious creatures featured in the What on Earth series. Each volume fully explores the lifestyles and habitats of animals that few people even know exist. Simple, concise text covers the animal's classification, its unique characteristics, its methods of survival, what the animal eats and who eats it, reproduction and care of the young, conservation issues, and the relationship of the animal to humans. Each book's large size and stunning, full-color photographs bring these remarkable subjects to life. A glossary, further reading list, map, and index make What on Earth books as educational as they are fun!

Now reference can be accessible even to younger readers! Thousands of captivating facts and figures about America are packed into these ten colorful introductory reference volumes. Clear, simple spreads about our nation's most awe-inspiring natural features and landmarks make America's Top 10 books a wonderful way to get young readers hooked on reference. Easy-to-digest entries provide the most important background and history while bulleted boxes offer quick, at-a-glance highlights and facts. Beautiful full-color photographs make the pages come alive as the text sparks curiosity and further interest in the subjects. Also included are a glossary, further reading section and an index.

This award-winning series emphasizes the fascinating patterns in the natural world, enabling readers to discover their own place in the network of life. Each book includes chapters on: unique characteristics of the organism senses metabolism reproduction and growth food webs and food chains fitting into the web of life A classification chart for the particular plant kingdom, microbe group, or animal class of organism. A classification chart of the kingdoms of plants, microbes, fungi, or animals. A glossary, further reading list, and index.