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Primates of the World
Rod Preston-Mafham, Ken Preston-Mafham
Hardcover (Facts on File, March 1, 2003)Lemurs, monkeys, and apes: they're man's closest relatives, and their habitats are swiftly disappearing. See how they live in the wild, rear their young, establish social systems, and even communicate with each other.
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Strange Spiders
Greg Roza
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2011)Introduces spiders, describing what they look like, what they eat, and how they reproduce.
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10 Plants That Shook The World
Gillian Richardson, Kim Rosen
Hardcover (Annick Press, Feb. 1, 2013)Dig up the amazing stories of the plants that have transformed our lives.Plants might start out as leafy things growing in the earth, but they can come into our lives in unexpected ways. And believe it or not, some have even played an exciting role in history.Discover how:• Countries went to war over pepper• A grass called papyrus made it possible to share knowledge through writing• Cotton improved the livelihoods of a few, but caused unthinkable suffering for many moreThe ten plants in this book are the source of profound changes in the world, both good and bad. Through vibrant illustrations and astonishing facts, you’ll discover that without them, our lives today would be vastly different.
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World of Wonder Rain Forest Animals
Carolyn Franklin
Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2008)Introduces some of the unusual animals that live in the rain forest, including the tapir, hoatzin, anaconda, three-toed sloth, poison arrow frog, and squirrel monkey.
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See How They Work & Look Inside Machines: Farm Equipment, Fire Trucks, Ships, Big Rigs, Diggers
Johannah Gilman Paiva
Hardcover (Flowerpot Pr, Feb. 1, 2016)Get ready to hear your kids say: "Wow! Look at that!" as they dive into this huge, fun, look-inside book! From farm equipment, to fire trucks, to ships, to big rigs, to diggers, students--and teachers and parents--will learn countless things about machines in the world around them that they never knew before!
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World of Castles
Barbara Taylor
Paperback (Anness, Jan. 1, 2000)Discover what lies behind the massive stones of a castle wall, beyond the iron gates and over the deep, dark moat. Enter the world of romance and adventure, of hardship and battle, and fight your way in between a hail of arrows to discover the world inside a castle under siege.
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Bees of the World
Christopher O'Toole, Anthony Raw
Paperback (Blandford Pr, April 1, 1999)Covering all aspects of apian life and natural history, this illustrated guide demonstrates the wide diversity of these insects.
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My World of Shimmering Mermaids
Meg Clibbon, Lucy Clibbon
Paperback (Meg and Lucy Books, April 1, 2011)Expanding children's natural curiosity about the world, this engaging series introduces kids to the power of imagination. Fascinating details on the life of mermaids—from the first swimming lesson to classes in hair decoration, jewelry making, and shell identification—and beautiful color illustrations with a touch of sparkle make this manual perfect for all would-be mermaids.
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Caves, Mines and Tunnels
Stephen Hoare
Hardcover (Peter Bedrick, Feb. 9, 2001)Have you ever thought about what might be happening beneath your feet?Do you stop to think that there may be a whole amazing world of activity going on down there?This book gives you the opportunity to find out just how many different ways people have used the earth, from prehistory to the present day. Discover how and why they have explored it, mined it, lived in it, fought from it and traveled through it. Look beneath the cover to find out how medieval soldiers ‘undermined’ their enemies and to explore what lies beneath New York City’s 500,000 manhole covers.
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World of Monsters
Fiona Macdonald
Paperback (Anness, Nov. 27, 2002)World of Monsters allows young readers to delve into the dark, mysterious world of monsters and uncover the amazing facts behind legends.
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Beastly Beetles
Greg Roza
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2011)Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of beetles.
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Plants & Animals: A Special Collection
Laurie Triefeldt
Hardcover (Quill Driver Books, Nov. 1, 2007)""Plants & Animals"" is a special collection from the World of Wonder series. World of Wonder is a weekly, illustrated full-page feature syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide. Devoted to exploring educational themes and examining the realms of history, science, nature, and technology, it is written in a reader-friendly style and accompanied by colorful illustrations. This collection gives the reader a wealth of information on everything from Angkor to Dracula, from the Florida Everglades to elephants.
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