Patrick Perish

Tsunamis make headlines around the world for their damage and destruction. What should you do if a killer wave is coming your way? Learn about tsunami preparations and procedures in this instructive title.

Predators turn up their noses when they come across the black and orange of the milkweed bug. These foul-tasting critters have found the perfect defense from becoming someone's lunch! Unlike the effects of their black and orange colors, this book is sure to keep beginning readers coming back for more!

Maryland is divided by the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. One of the original thirteen colonies, Maryland has a rich history. Young readers will learn about everything from crabbing to Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Food, festivals, and the major cities are also explored.

Cockroaches may be creepy-crawly, but these resilient insects once shared the world with dinosaurs! Eager young readers will find out where cockroaches live, how they grow, and what they eat in this title featuring up close, crisp photography.

Find out how the water cycle causes rain, snow, sleet, and other types of precipitation. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful images, informational diagrams, hands-on activities, detailed captions and callouts, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography| Index| Sources for further research| Suggested websites|...

Maine owes its idyllic coastline to Ice Age glaciers. They carved the cliffs, bays, and inlets that punctuate Maine's rugged shores. Meanwhile, the state's interior is covered in vast forests of pine, spruce, and maple. This book introduces students to the land, history, and lifestyle of the largest New England state.

Perched on the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama is a state with a lot to offer. Students can learn about the state's people, industries, wildlife, and favorite foods in this fact-filled title. Features map out the landscape, take readers through the history of the state, and highlight a famous Alabaman. Head down south to learn about the Yellowhammer State in this fun read!

As the sun beats down on the sand, sand cats make their way into burrows where they wait out the hot desert day. At night, they pounce on nearby rodents! This leveled reader highlights the sand cats adaptations for their desert home. A range map, adaptation feature, diet graphic, and more reinforce the fascinating facts found throughout the text.

Walkingsticks have some of the best camouflage in the insect world. Most wave in the wind and look just like twigs – but some have bright wings to warn predators! Young readers will love taking a closer look at these masters of hide and seek.

The river is rising and a flood is coming! Are you prepared for the rushing waters of a flood? This title teaches young learners what to do during times of dangerous high waters, with explanations of different flood warnings, a checklist of items for an emergency kit, and more!