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How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids
Carol Pasternak
Paperback (Firefly Books, March 8, 2012)"The breezy and down-to-earth text ... nicely communicates the wonder ... Especially effective is the eight-pictured depiction of the development of the caterpillar into a chrysalis." --School Library Journal Observing a Monarch butterfly as it transforms itself from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is among the most thrilling experiences that nature offers. Raising Monarch butterflies is made easy with the help of this detailed guide. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies explains what threats Monarchs face today and how readers can help conserve the Monarch's feeding grounds from encroachment. Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature. This updated edition contains: More than 40 new colorful and detailed photos More secrets to help you find eggs and caterpillars Instructions on how to feed a monarch and more details on their care Expanded information on varieties and propagation of milkweed New page on the diverse insects in the milkweed patch New suggestions for starting a butterfly garden, including a large photograph of an outstanding Monarch Waystation.
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The Endocrine System
Lynette Rushton, Denton A Cooley M.D.
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)Discover how the endocrine system works to maintain an internal balance within the human body.
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How to Raise Monarch Butterflies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids
Carol Pasternak
Hardcover (Firefly Books, March 8, 2012)"The breezy and down-to-earth text ... nicely communicates the wonder ... Especially effective is the eight-pictured depiction of the development of the caterpillar into a chrysalis." --School Library Journal Observing a Monarch butterfly as it transforms itself from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly is among the most thrilling experiences that nature offers. Raising Monarch butterflies is made easy with the help of this detailed guide. How to Raise Monarch Butterflies explains what threats Monarchs face today and how readers can help conserve the Monarch's feeding grounds from encroachment. Revel in one of the most remarkable miracles of nature. This updated edition contains: More than 40 new colorful and detailed photos More secrets to help you find eggs and caterpillars Instructions on how to feed a monarch and more details on their care Expanded information on varieties and propagation of milkweed New page on the diverse insects in the milkweed patch New suggestions for starting a butterfly garden, including a large photograph of an outstanding Monarch Waystation.
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The Nervous System
F Fay Evans-Martin, Denton A Cooley M.D.
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Nov. 1, 2009)The nervous system allows us to move, feel, and think, and it is involved in nearly all of the functions of the human body. Nerves communicate signals between the brain and muscles, allowing us to move our hands and feet. This book discusses the development and organization of this diverse system, its functions, and potential injuries.
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Toilet: How It Works
David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan
Paperback (Square Fish, April 14, 2015)Celebrated author-illustrator and master explainer David Macaulay brings his unique voice and style to high-interest nonfiction books for newly independent readers. Everyone knows what a toilet is for, right? But what exactly happens after you flush? Where does our waste go, and how is it made safe? With his unique blend of informative text and illustration, David Macaulay takes readers on a tour of the bathroom and the sewer system, from the familiar family toilet to the mysterious municipal water treatment plant. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013
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Escalators
Kelli Hicks
Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2014)Describes how an escalator works using a complex conveyor system and how it makes transportation more convenient.
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The Respiratory System
Susan Whittemore, Denton A Cooley M.D.
Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2009)Breathing is essential to human survival, as it gives us the necessary oxygen we need to live. Yet, the act of respiration is an involuntary process, something many people don't think about on a day-to-day basis. This book explains fundamental physical and biological principles underlying respiratory function.
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Jet Plane: How It Works
David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan
Paperback (Square Fish, April 14, 2015)Go on an airplane ride.It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, see how these modern marvels work and what makes them stay in the air.
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The Circulatory System
Susan Whittemore, Series Editor Deena Cloud Susan Whittemore, M D Texas Heart Institute Clinical Susan Whittemore Introduction by Denton a Cooley
Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, May 1, 2009)Composed of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, the circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to every tissue in the body. This title intends to promote a basic understanding of the fundamental physical and biological principles underlying circulatory functions, and describes the anatomical features of the system.
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Jet Plane: How It Works
David Macaulay, Sheila Keenan
Hardcover (David Macaulay Studio, April 14, 2015)Go on an airplane ride.It weighs as much as 100 elephants, but it can fly for hours. How does a jet do that? From the engine that provides the power and wings that lift the plane off the ground to the cockpit controls and passenger cabin, see how these modern marvels work and what makes them stay in the air.
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Digestion and Nutrition
Robert J Sullivan
Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Feb. 1, 2009)Digestion is the process of taking food and nutrients into the body and making them available for use in all of the body's processes. This book describes the path that food takes through the system, the organs involved, and how the body uses different types of nutrients.
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The Senses
Douglas B Light, Denton A Cooley M.D.
Hardcover (Chelsea House Publications, Sept. 1, 2009)The human body's sense organs are its physical link between the brain and the surrounding environment. Our senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing allow us to interact and adapt to the ever-changing world that surrounds us. This title presents an introduction to the intricate structures and functions of the body's sense organs.