Melissa Stewart

The earth -- and everything on it -- needs water. But lately, it's been unusually sunny, warm, and dry. The weather anchor announces that your area is experiencing a drought! Where do droughts happen? How do we know that we are in a drought? Why is rainfall important? Do droughts just affect people? Can scientists keep track of rainfall? Read and find out! This book is full of activities, like how to measure rainfall, how to visualize how much of...

"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and conservation status of the rabbit"--Provided by publisher.

Describes animals that live in the hottest climates and how they have adapted to survive, such as an earthworm that curls up underground, a desert jackrabbit that vents heat through oversized ears, and a siren salamander that burrows beneath wetland mud.

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

Presents in question and answer format the world of dinosaurs and the various species of land, sea, and air creatures.

"Why do I have a belly button? What happens to the food I eat? Why am I different from everyone else on Earth? All children want to understand how their body works, and this lively illustrated book explains it all, from what DNA is to how their heart pumps blood"--

"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior,diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the swan"--Provided by publisher.