Young readers will devour this accessible introduction to taste featuring vivid photos that complement the accessible text.

First published in 1904, under the German title Kunstformen der Natur, this unique collection of plates holds a lasting influence in both the art and science worlds. Ernst Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopaedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries. Working in both pencil and watercolour paint, he preserved the complex forms, patterns, and structures of the organisms he discovered. Featuring intricate depictions...

An animal that looks like a turtle munches on some grass. It has scales and a hard shell. But, is it a turtle or a tortoise? Turtles and tortoises are similar, but they have some important differences. Find out how their legs, feet, shells, and behaviors can all help you tell these two animal look-alikes apart. Filled with stunning photos and playful text, early learners will be delighted as each page turns.

Icy Battleground is the first comprehensive account of the forty-year political controversy over the seal hunt. With a foreword by the Honourable John C. Crosbie, it traces the rise of the anti-sealing protests, the emergence of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, its vigorous and unrelenting campaign to end commercial sealing, and its strategies in mobilizing pressure in Canada and abroad. It also assesses the Canadian government's counter-strategies...

★"In this delightfully original nonfiction picture book… the readable text offers understandable science, while the engaging illustrations promote careful investigation. A valuable addition to science and nature collections. Highly recommended."-School Library Journal, starred review How do animals see the world? It turns out, very differently. In this nonfiction picture book, a young girl and her baby sister's outdoor adventure (hiking through...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how poison frogs use varying bright colors to both warn off predators and camouflage themselves in the rain forest. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about poison frogs, their habitat, behaviors, unique life cycle, and science behind their amazing, bright colors. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity...

I see a deer. The deer is brown. Beginning readers can learn all about deer in this short book in the I See Animals Series. With less than 20 unique words, kids can find out about interesting animals while building their reading fluency. Each I See Animals book uses simple sentences, sight words, and vibrant photos to help even the earliest readers dive into a nonfiction informational text. The books all contain a note to parents and caregivers...

Explains how salmon live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats salmon may face on their migration. This colorful series lets readers join the amazing migration journeys of some fascinating animal species. Each volume describes the purpose and route of the migration--and the challenges and dangers the animals face along the way. Migration maps help readers visualize where the animals travel, and clear narratives...

"Let's Glow (A Firefly Story)" takes the reader on an exciting evening adventure through Nia's backyard. What seemed to be a typical night watching fireflies light up, turns into an unexpected series of events as the worlds of humans and fireflies collide. Follow two firefly friends, Paul and Larry, to a firefly party they will never forget. A fairy tale full of love, determination, empathy, encouragement and more will introduce the reader to firefly...

Nobody likes a rat. And we're not talking about a snitch here. We're talking about those disgusting bald-tailed rodents that scurry around alleys and in the subway. But, hold on . . . are rats really so bad? There are hundreds of rat species all around the world that defy common stereotypes. Rats help predators survive, allow plants to spread their seeds, and even contribute to medical research that helps humans stay healthy. Simple, clear text introduces...