Follow a day in the life of a Triceratops as its herd has a close encounter with the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.

This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...

"The series focused on the way our young animal friends spend a day continues with an adventurous dolphin calf, as she explores the vast Pacific ocean with her mother and meets the many wonderful water dwelling creatures that live there.

With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? In boldly colored illustrations, see the many species of owls, from large to small and living in diverse environments. With clearly labeled diagrams, learn about how owls can see, hear, and fly silently in the dark. Explore owl behavior, hunting tactics, how...

Contains facts about polar bears and grizzly bears, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Learn about polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats.

Fourth title in the Stars of Nature series, The Secret Life of Oceans is full of fascinating facts to teach young readers about everything that can be found in nature's deep blue seas.

"See stunning images of everyday animals, including a great-horned owl, American alligator, bluegill, striped skunk, gold-green sweat bee, cave salamander, sidewinder, and many other eye-catching creatures. Each Curious Critter is photographed against a white backdrop, showcasing the animals' colors, textures, shapes, and seeming "personalities." Each photo is accompanied with a short narrative, told from the critter's perspective, that educates and...

An introduction to the six simple machines-the screw, lever, wedge, pulley, inclined plane, and the wheel and axle-and examples of how they are used in real life--

Introduces children to the subject of agriculture, showing not only how plants germinate, grow and produce food, but also about the composition of soil and the creatures who live in it.