Books with author Millicent Ellis Selsam

Text and photographs describe the physical structure, uses, effects, cultivation, and history of catnip.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sharks.

A study of animals such as rabbits and caterpillars who are able to hide because of their natural camouflage

Directions for growing plants from the roots, stems, leaves, or seeds of common potatoes, beans, and house plants. Tells how a seed grows and presents simple gardening experiments.

A photographic essay describing four kittens' first eight weeks of life.

Describes the birth and development of a tropical island and its acquisition of plant and animal life.

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Describes night-time activities of owls, luna moths, foxes, fireflies, weasels, beavers, bats, flying squirrels, and other nocturnal animals.

Describes the growth cycle of the type of corn used to make popcorn.

not to be confused with "men at work"

Introduces some animals that lived long ago, such as the giant sloth, camelus, huge roaches, and uintatherium.

Describes efforts to reconstruct a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton from fossilized bones found in Montana in 1901 and discusses resulting deductions about the creature's way of life.