Books in Distinctions in Nature series

Describes the disctinctions between nocturnal and diurnal animals, and discusses where they can be found in nature.

Examines the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals, explains how to tell them apart, and shows examples of outliers.

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Examines the difference between migratory and resident birds, explains how to tell them apart, and shows examples of outliers.

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Explains the characteristics of fruits and vegetables, discussing how and where they grow, the similarities and differences between them, and the nutrients they provide.

People are always told to eat their fruits and vegetables. But what are the differences between the two? This book explains how and why some of our favorite healthy snacks are classified into specific groups.

All living things require energy to survive. Some animals can live off plants, while others must hunt prey to stay alive. Read all about the distinctions between herbivores and carnivores, their defining characteristics, and the importance of each group in the food chain.

People tend to call both insects and arachnids bugs, but they are very different creatures. Students can learn about the differences, take a quiz on what they have learned, and discover creatures that share characteristics of each but are really different animals.

Vertebrates make up the majority of the animal kingdom. Learn about the importance of a backbone to some species and the unique structures and movements of those without one. Readers will use visual clues to apply their learning in classifying different examples of vertebrates and invertebrates.

In a beautiful garden, some plants return each year, while others must be newly planted each spring. This title explains the life cycles of perennial plants and annual plants. Readers will apply their learning by distinguishing between examples from each group.

All flowering plants follow the same basic steps in their life cycle. Annuals complete their life cycle in one season. Biennials have a two-year life cycle. Plants that live for three or more years are classified as perennials.