Introduces the life cycles of plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, and humans, discussing birth, growth, parental care, and reproduction.

Young readers will be delighted to learn all about temperate mixed forests, which are filled with a wide variety of interesting plants and animals. A Forest Habitat explains, in easy-to-understand language, how the habitat changes as the seasons change. Full-color pictures and illustrations also help teach children about - finding food in forests - forest homes - hibernation and migration Teacher's guide available.

This book is intended for ages 4-8. Although some insects are considered pests, children will be surprised to discover just how important all insects are to the other living things on Earth, including people Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs help children to discover: the roles insects play in pollination; how insects make honey, beeswax, and other products; the importance of insects to other animals; which insects bite, sting, and spread diseases; and how certain insects can damage trees, buildings, and crops.

This delightful book teaches readers about the world of baby animals by identifying animals that share the same names. Adorable photos feature pups (baby dogs and foxes), cubs (baby wolves and bears), and kids (baby goats and human children). An activity featuring photographs of animals asks children how many baby animal names they know. Teacher's guide available.

Children will be delighted by images of these giant mammals of the Arctic. Fascinating text explains how a polar bear's body is suited to living in an icy climate and swimming in freezing oceans. Young readers will learn how baby polar bears are raised by their mothers and how the melting of pack ice is threatening their way of life.

Children will love the entertaining photos in this book, which feature animals in motion - walking, running, climbing, crawling, swinging, hanging by their tails, gliding, fluttering, hopping, pouncing, and yes, even dancing. They will also be amazed by the way animals without legs move - sliding on mucus, slithering, and swimming. An activity asks children to write down all the ways they move in one day.

This title is intended for ages 6-10. Children will be fascinated by the different ways in which animals grow and change from the time they are embryos to the time they are adults. This amazing book explains what a life cycle is in a clear, simple way. Detailed diagrams and colourful photographs help explain the life cycles of many different kinds of animals, including mammals, birds, snakes, lizards, fish, frogs, insects, spiders, and worms. The concepts introduced are: classification of the various animals (mammal, reptile, amphibian, etc.); the difference between hatching and being born; migration, nursing, moulting; two kinds of metamorphosis; and, life spans.

Suitable for children of ages 7 to 14 years, this title discusses the growth of the Chinese film industry, Chinese cuisine. It also discusses immigration (the Chinese who live abroad); how the growth of the economy has created a wealthy class within the communist state; and, capitalism without democracy.

Africa has more countries than any other continent. In Explore Africa, children learn many facts about Africa's countries and its geography. Each page is beautifully laid out. The book includes several continent maps so readers can relate the text and photographs to their location on the continent. This essential book looks at - Africa's mountains, including Mount Kilimanjaro, and valleys - Africa's waterways, including the longest river in the world - African culture - popular tourist destinations in Africa Teacher's guide available.

Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. Metamorphosis Changing Bodies explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-color images and illustrations help show - A butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body - The gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog - The underwater life of a dragonfly nymph - Grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil Teacher's guide available.

This title is intended for ages 6-12. Few books explain the scientific classification of animals as well as this one. All creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are classified and described from simple animals like sponges to the larger brained mammals such as humans. Young readers will learn: all the basics of kingdoms and species that form an important foundation for the study of biology; the threat to habitats by illegal hunting, human development, and pollution; how readers can help prevent their destruction.

This book introduces young readers to their roles within a family. From brother and sister to granddaughter and friend, this title uses a child-centered approach to explain who children are to the people around them. An activity asks the readers to close their eyes and think about which role they love the best. Teacher's guide available.

Forests grow on every continent except Antarctica. Different kinds of soil and climate create different kinds of forests around the world. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help young children locate different kinds of forests on each continent and learn why forests are so important to the people and animals on Earth. Teacher's guide available.

This informative book looks at how different mountains are formed and where they are found on Earth. Maps, diagrams, and exciting photographs help young readers locate the biggest and longest mountain ranges on each continent. Children will also gain an understanding of the adaptations made by the animals and people who live on or near mountains. Teacher's guide available.

Spotlight on South Korea introduces children to the country of South Korea in Asia, whose nearest neighbors are China, Japan, and North Korea. South Korea is mostly mountainous, and there are about 3,000 islands off its coasts. Most South Koreans have moved from the countryside to the cities, especially it's capital Seoul, the country's largest city. Young readers will learn about South Korea's history, the daily life of Koreans, as well as about Korean festivals and culture.

A city is not a habitat just for people - it's a home for animals, too! Children will recognize a lot of animals they see living in their own cities, such as all kinds of pets, raccoons, squirrels, and birds. They may be surprised to see other city residents such as opossums, foxes, coyotes, and skunks. Wonderful images of baby animals help show where animals make their homes within a city, how they find their food, and why they have moved from natural to human habitats.

Many animals are carnivores, but some eat mainly insects. Insect eaters, known as insectivores, can be as small as insects or as large as giant anteaters. Spiders, frogs, lizards, bats, and other mammals are insect eaters, but not all insectivores are animals. This book is loaded with fascinating photos and information that will delight kids of all ages. Teacher's guide available.

This work is intended for ages 5-9. Beautiful photographs and illustrations highlight the plants and animals that live in the grassy meadow areas at the edges of forests and along the banks of rivers and lakes. Children will learn about: how plants make food; plants and animals that live in meadows; how animals find food in different seasons; dangers to meadow food chains and webs; and how you can protect meadows.

Did you know that worker bees have more than 5,000 lenses in each eye and dragonflies have more than 30,000? Did you know a chameleon can move each of its eyes in opposite directions? This fascinating book will thrill children with facts, such as how crickets hear with their legs, how bats and dolphins use echolocation, how elephants hear low-frequency sounds, and how sharks use their lateral line for sensing movement in water. Other topics include animals that can sense ultraviolet and infrared light, temperature changes, and smells, and those that are able to detect magnetic fields. This book, illustrated with magnificent photographs, is more interesting than a science-fiction novel! Teacher's guide available.

This informative and easy-to-read new book introduces children to the fascinating and diverse continent of Asia - the largest continent on Earth! Full color photographs and detailed maps highlight Asia's major regions - Northern, Central, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Southeastern Asia. Simple text describes - the major Asian bodies of water and landforms - the climate in Asia - life in Asian forests, steppes, deserts, and other biomes - Asia's natural resources - the differences between rural and urban areas Teacher's guide available.

This fun book looks at baby pets that include puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, bunnies, and hamsters and how to care for these young animals. It teaches about the life cycle of mammals, which nurse as babies, and looks at the foods they eat after they are weaned. Diet, exercise, medical care, and the equipment needed to look after these pets is shown in detailed photographs. The book also educates children about how to choose a suitable pet. It warns about which animals do not make good pets and the consequences that result from choosing these animals as pets, such as getting rid of them or causing some animals to become endangered.

This informative new book highlights the different Native nations that lived in southeastern North America before and during the seventeenth century. Vibrant images help show young readers how the Cherokee, the Creek, the Choctaw, the Seminole, and others farmed, hunted, and moved from place.

This revised edition takes a new look at this beautiful and vast country. New topics include: the benefits and problems of a booming economy, an update on the Three Gorges Dam, political reforms over the past 10 years, and the status of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Tibet.

This work is intended for ages 4-8. Wetlands are found all over North America. They are a vibrant habitat for thousands of plant and animal species, and this book explains topics such as plants and animals existing in wetlands, food in wetlands, and how the weather affects wetlands.

Changing Seasons clearly explains the fascinating changes that take place in nature every year. This vibrant book takes an in-depth look at why there are four seasons, the patterns that appear in each season, and how these changes affect both plants and animals, including people! This book provides fascinating information on - Why leaves change color in autumn - Migration and hibernation - How plants and animals survive in winter - How and why plants grow in spring Teacher's guide available.