Books with author Kris Hirshmann

Presents the characteristics, habits, diet, enemies, and life-cycle of flying fish.

Learn to make a kitten, bird, bunny, angelfish, hamster, and puppy in this cute pet shop origami book. It comes complete with step by step folding directions, 24 stickers, a pet store display, and 30 sheets of 5" X 5" origami paper.

Chronicles the development and availability of high-definition televisions (HDTVs). Topics include explanations of how HDTV works, difficulties with its development, broadcasting issues surrounding wide spread usage and future applications.

Thousands of species of lice plague birds and mammals the world over. A mild infestation is uncomfortable and annoying; a severe infestation can lead to skin infections and disease. This book examines the louse, its effects, and human efforts to combat this parasite.

This book is an overview of four types of plagues -- pestilence, swarms of harmful creatures, invading species, and crop blights -- that have afflicted humankind through the ages. The devastating impacts of history's worst plagues are discussed, as are modern plagues, mitigation efforts, and the outlook for plague control.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, predators, and life cycle of jellyfish.

Profiles the physical characteristics and behavior of these marine echinoderms, including their life cycle, role in the food chain, and survival strategies.

Vampires have haunted humankinds nightmares for thousands of years but it was only about 200 years ago that they first appeared in works of literature. The undead have been a staple of fiction ever since and are likely to continue their hold on the reading publics imagination for years to come.

Explores the world of killer whales, including what they eat, the structure of their families, and how they got their name.

Describes weather forecasting, including the accuracy of folk sayings when predicting the weather, the importance of tools like radars and satellites in meteorology, and how studying the oceans helps advance the field.

Profiles some of the world's deadliest spiders, including the black widow, Sydney funnel-web spider, and Chilean recluse.

Bead Craft Activities, Illustrations and Instructions