Melissa Stewart

When you think of chocolate, you might think of a candy bar, a birthday cake, or a glass of chocolate milk. But where does chocolate come from? This book tells about the cocoa bean, which grows in the tropical rain forests and how the animals and other living things play an important part, even the monkeys.

Describes the different types of dolphins, where they live, what they eat, etc.

"Discover how different animal use their tongues to clean themselves, capture food, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep in groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...

"Winds whip. Waves crash. Rain pours down. A superstorm moves across the ocean and gets closer and closer to land. Hurricane watch! Read and find out how hurricanes form, how scientists track the storms, and what you can do to keep yourself safe if one strikes. With colorful illustrations from Taia Morley and engaging text from Melissa Stewart, Hurricane Watch is a look into a powerful natural disaster"--

Do your readers know that hippos have their ears on top of their heads? Or, that the African elephant has the biggest ears of any animal? Readers learn how animals use their ears to stay safe.

"Discover how different animals use their tails to keep their balance, swim, and more"--

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about green animals using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

Describes different types of ants and their behavior.

Learn about the world's fastest animals, from speedy cheetahs and swiftly swinging tree gibbons to colorful chameleons whose tongues grab an insect quicker than you can blink an eye.