Rebecca E Hirsch

"Blue-blooded crabs? Platypus that sting? One-hundred-year old reptiles? Meet some of nature's longest-surviving species! Discover the stories of these incredible animals and find out how they help scientists piece together evolutionary history."-- Provided by publisher.

Describes some ways in which plants can move, from sunflowers turning towards sunlight and vines creeping up a fence to tulips folding in at night and maple seeds whirling like helicopters in the wind.

Monarch butterfly populations have been declining for the last two decades, and scientists aren't sure why. This book takes readers on a quest to discover what is happening and what scientists know. -- Provided by publisher.

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the leatherback sea turtle. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the turtle's life, comparing it to a similar reptile and to a very different reptile."-- Provided by publisher.

"Each colorful spread in this book discusses a breakthrough in science, complete with hilarious commentary from Garfield the cat -- who would really rather be eating lasagna. From forces and motion to the origin of the universe, Garfield explores it all."-- Provided by publisher.

"Explore breakthroughs in the history of math with comical commentary from Garfield the cat -- who would really rather just be eating doughnuts."-- Provided by publisher.

Find out what a tuatara has in common with a green sea turtle. Discover what sets a tuatara apart from a Brahminy blind snake. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of tuataras -- their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle -- to similar and different reptiles. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions...

"This book explores the human microbiome--the trillions of microbes that share our bodies--and why it has become one of the hottest areas of research in human health. The book discusses the microbes that live on us and in us, how scientists study them, and how they relate to health issues such as infections, obesity, allergies, and autoimmune disorders. The book delves into the Human Microbiome Project (HMP), a US government/National Institutes of...

"As the sun sets, night creatures awaken to hunt, fly, race, leap, and more. A mother and child camp out in their rural backyard among the nocturnal animals in this evocative and informative picture book"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to sedimentary rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics.