Books with author George Fittleworth

Attention all hikers: Knowing the difference between deer and bear droppings could be lifesaving! Luckily, this entertaining volume helps young nature enthusiasts identify both kinds of excrement, and presents many appealing facts about these marvelous mammals. The high-interest topic is explained with significant science terms that will aid young readers in further explorations of other kinds of animals.

We rarely think about our stomachs until we feel hunger pangs or a stomachache. But every time we put something in our mouth and swallow, our stomach gets to work performing vital tasks to provide our body with the energy and nutrition it needs. This volume is the perfect doorway to the human digestive system. Readers will learn the basic mechanics of digestion as well as other entertaining facts through thoughtful text, colorful diagrams, and supporting photographs.

We need oxygen every moment of our lives, yet we dont even need to think about breathing. The brain makes sure our lungs keep working, whether were aware of it or not. In this informative volume, readers will follow the path of a breath of air, both in and out of the lungs. Along the way, theyll learn biology vocabulary and the importance of body parts working together to provide the body with life-giving oxygen and rid it of carbon dioxide. Simple illustrations and photographs further elucidate this beginners guide to the respiratory system.

All our movements depend on our amazing muscles. In this lively volume, readers will discover how the three kinds of muscles, skeletal, cardiac, and smooth, work in collaboration with their other body parts to keep them moving. Theyll learn what extraordinary machines the human bodys more than 600 muscles are as well as how to keep them healthy and toned. Accessible text and supporting diagrams and photographs make this book a valuable tool in addressing an important topic of the elementary science curriculum.

"Attention all hikers: Knowing the difference between deer and bear droppings could be lifesaving! Luckily, this entertaining volume helps young nature enthusiasts identify both kinds of excrement, along with presenting many appealing facts about these marvelous mammals. The high-interest topic is explained with significant science terms that will aid young readers in further explorations of other kinds of animals"--

Animal scat, or poop, can tell an observer not only what kind of animal created it but also what it has been eating. Animal experts pride themselves on identifying stool samples. In this fascinating book, readers can become scat experts as they learn to distinguish dog droppings from fox droppings. They'll also learn important points about each animal's behaviors and other essential adaptations, supporting valuable concepts in the elementary science curriculum.

Just the word "poop" makes most people giggle, but excrement is a fact of life. Actually, it's a fact of all animal life. In this highly entertaining series, readers will be delighted to learn how to spot and identify the scat of animals. While they're on the trail of appealing creatures such as bats and bears, they'll learn more about them, their habitats, and the biological processes that make poop possible. Each attractive volume is full of helpful photographs, science vocabulary, and engaging text. Features include: Encourages an interest in wildlife and natural surroundings. At-level text used to explain essential science concepts. High-interest topic will appeal to reluctant readers. Comprehension of science texts is a benchmark of the English Language Arts Common Core.

There are mysterious droppings in the attic! Is it mouse poop or bat poop? In this appealing and educational book, readers are the detectives. They'll uncover clues about the identity of the animal in the attic while learning more about mice and bats, including what they eat and some of their behaviors. They'll apply their knowledge to discover the culprit, all while learning some key elementary science concepts.