Books in Living Things series

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of a variety of large turtles, including the green sea turtle, leatherback, and Galapagos tortoise

Introduces fungi, discussing what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they interact with plants.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of different types of crabs

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of spiders with emphasis on their ability to extrude silk and weave webs.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of hummingbirds.

Introduces the physical characteristics of various amphibians, covering how they breathe, use their senses, regulate thier temperature, and reproduce.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of different species of penguins

Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of jellyfish and describes six different kinds.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of different kinds of beetles.

This book explores the concept of water, and why living things – i.e., animals, humans and plants – need it.

Introduces the life cycle and habitat of butterflies.

Describes the characteristics that make humans living things, including being made of cells; needing water, air, sunlight, and energy; and growing and changing.