Books with author Ruth Daly

From baboons to mandrills and chimpanzees to gorillas, Amazing Primates introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating primates on Earth. Readers will explore the history, natural habitats, physical features, diets, myths and legends, and life cycles of the worlds most fascinating primates. Did you know that mandrills have large cheek pouches? They can store almost a stomach-load of food inside these pouches.

The survival of the giant panda depends on the survival of its only food: bamboo. Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant panda a vulnerable species. This book tells how habitat conservation and the creation of borrowing-and-breeding programs with zoos around the world kept the beloved bear from extinction.

Early readers will discover the styles and origins of the many kinds of bands popular in the United States in the Bands series. Easy-to-read text and exciting images illustrate the history, function, and people who play in each kind of band. Each title in the series has been developed for children ages 5 to 7 and is designed to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. The titles promote literacy and fluency through a focus on key concepts and sight words. All sight and content words used in a title are listed for quick reference on page 24.

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Biltmore House boasts the title of Americas largest private residence. Built more than 100 years ago by George Washington Vanderbilt, Biltmore House stands as a lasting legacy of the Gilded Age of American history. Explore the facility, history, people, and science behind the building in Biltmore House, a Castles of the World book.

Plastic pollution is one of the most urgent environmental problems facing our planet. This timely title shows how we can stop plastics from doing further harm. Find out what plastics are, how they are made, and why they are so widely used. Case studies reveal the negative impact of plastics, especially microbeads and single-use plastics, on the oceans and coasts, as well as in our landfills and food chains.

From tigers to lions and cheetahs to cougars, Big Cats introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating cat species on Earth. Readers will explore the physical characteristics, natural habitats, history, and folklore of the worlds largest cats. Did you know that lions live in groups called prides? A pride of lions works together to hunt, raise their cubs, and defend their territory.