Books in True Books-Animals series

Distinguishes saltwater from freshwater angelfish, describes the latter, and suggests how to care for this popular pet in a home aquarium

Presents the physical characteristics, environment, habits, and dangers rhinoceroses face.

An introduction to the various species of fish called piranhas, discussing their reputation as killers, their physical characteristics and habits, and their suitability as pets

An introduction to various species of electric fish, particularly the electric eel, explaining how they generate and discharge electricity

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of cockroaches and discusses some of the different kinds

Distinguishes saltwater from freshwater angelfish, describes the latter, and suggests how to care for this popular pet in a home aquarium

Discusses many kinds of tropical fish and explains the basics of fish care

Discusses the history, customs, and celebrations of New Year's Day.

Projects and experiments explore scientific principles related to the sun and moon, particularly those which explain eclipses.

Describes such animals as the polar bear, ringed seal, caribou, arctic hare, and wolverine and the ways they have adapted to life in the frigid arctic regions

Simply describes how to keep ladybugs, millipedes, crickets, and ants as pets

An introduction to various species of electric fish, particularly the electric eel, explaining how they generate and discharge electricity