Books with author Francine Topacio

Dark caves are home to some of the world's most interesting creatures. Many of these creatures are highly adapted to living in their dark environment. Readers will learn about the different species of animals that live in and seek temporary shelter in dark caves throughout the world and the special adaptations that many of these animals have. Fact boxes provide readers with additional information to the main text, and full-color photographs depict these animals in their wild habitats.

Dark caves are home to some of the world's most interesting creatures. Many of these creatures are highly adapted to living in their dark environment. Readers will learn about the different species of animals that live in and seek temporary shelter in dark caves throughout the world and the special adaptations that many of these animals have. Fact boxes provide readers with additional information to the main text, and full-color photographs depict these animals in their wild habitats.

The Modoc lived in what is now the border area of California and Oregon. When American settlers arrived in the area, they found between 600 and 800 Modoc people. What was life like for the Modoc people? What hardships did they face? Like many other American Indian groups, the Modoc were affected by the arrival of the Europeans. Many of them died from illnesses to which the Europeans were immune. The European presence would eventually become essential to the Modoc lifestyle. The information contained within this book provides readers with an all-encompassing perspective on the history of the Modoc and what their lives are like today.

Tundra biomes are known for being frigid, with brief summers and few trees. Despite this harsh environment, tundra biomes are home to many different species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the highly adapted creatures, such as arctic foxes and musk oxen, living in tundra habitats around the world. Fact boxes provide readers with fun information not covered in the main text, and full-color photographs grab their attention.

With their expansive views, abundance of wildlife, and crisp air, mountain habitats are some of the most breathtaking on Earth. Readers will learn about the different zones of a mountain, which plant and animal species inhabit different mountain habitats throughout the world, and how mountain environments affect plant and animal life. Full-color photographs captivate readers, while fun fact boxes provide them with supplementary information that is a terrific resource for report-writing and researching.

Deserts are one of the harshest places to call home. Even though deserts may seem like barren wastelands, many animals live and thrive in these areas throughout the world. Readers will learn about the highly adapted animal species, such as jackrabbits and camels, that live in deserts. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention while fact boxes supplement the main text.

Deserts are one of the harshest places to call home. Even though deserts may seem like barren wastelands, many animals live and thrive in these areas throughout the world. Readers will learn about the highly adapted animal species, such as jackrabbits and camels, that live in deserts. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention while fact boxes supplement the main text.

Tundra biomes are known for being frigid, with brief summers and few trees. Despite this harsh environment, tundra biomes are home to many different species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the highly adapted creatures, such as arctic foxes and musk oxen, living in tundra habitats around the world. Fact boxes provide readers with fun information not covered in the main text, and full-color photographs grab their attention.

Rain forests are hot spots for biodiversity. From the forest floor to the high canopy, many different creatures call rain forests their home. Readers will learn about some of the most interesting animals, such as peccaries and sakis that live in these amazing habitats. Full-color photographs captivate readers and depict the exciting atmosphere of the rain forest. Fact boxes provide readers with additional fun information about these bustling habitats.

Coral reefs are the rain forests of the ocean! Scientists estimate that about one-quarter of all ocean species depend on coral reefs for food and shelter. This means coral reefs are a great spot to find many different species of plants and animals. Readers will explore colorful coral reefs and find creatures that don't exist anywhere else on Earth. Full-color photographs show readers how beautiful reefs are, while fact boxes provide them with additional information about why we need to keep these habitats safe.

Coral reefs are the rain forests of the ocean! Scientists estimate that about one-quarter of all ocean species depend on coral reefs for food and shelter. This means coral reefs are a great spot to find many different species of plants and animals. Readers will explore colorful coral reefs and find creatures that don't exist anywhere else on Earth. Full-color photographs show readers how beautiful reefs are, while fact boxes provide them with additional information about why we need to keep these habitats safe.

With their expansive views, abundance of wildlife, and crisp air, mountain habitats are some of the most breathtaking on Earth. Readers will learn about the different zones of a mountain, which plant and animal species inhabit different mountain habitats throughout the world, and how mountain environments affect plant and animal life. Full-color photographs captivate readers, while fun fact boxes provide them with supplementary information that is a terrific resource for report-writing and researching.