Melissa Stewart

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

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.

"Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers."--Amazon.com.

Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.

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.

Describes different types of ants and their behavior.

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,...

"Fun and facts for children from one of the most trusted names in learning: the Smithsonian Institution.

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.

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