This beginner?s guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. In this addition to the acclaimed About? series, educator and author Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic paintings, noted wildlife illustrator John Sill introduces readers to a variety of amphibians, from frogs and toads to salamanders and more. An afterword provides details on the animals featured and inspires readers to learn more.

Anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world! These big snakes use their bodies to squeeze their prey. Anacondas can be as long as a bus and can stay underwater for a long time while hunting. Slither towards the facts on these powerful snakes.

Discover the cleverness of bees as they celebrate with the elements and thrive in the wild. Join the busy honeybee on her daily journey, and on the way, learn about everything from honey making to pollination. Bee Life provides readers with both a storyline that outlines the lifecycle of the honeybee and a series of facts that reveal the intricacies of the colony’s lifestyle. Pretty illustrations reveal a side of the honeybee that introduces young audiences to a novel perspective that captures the insects at work. At work, play, and home, the honeybees will both inform and delight young readers.

What is a bird? And how is it different from a mammal or a reptile? Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. But what do all birds share? Early nonfiction expert Lizzy Rockwell explains that birds have beaks, wings, and feathers, and hatch from eggs. Other animals might have some of these features in common, but only a bird has them all.  Only a bird is a bird!  A clear text and beautiful illustrations cover dozens of different birds and their shared characteristics, as well as the unique qualities of unusual birds, such as penguins and peacocks.

Part of the nonfiction Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at wild birds around the world, the threats to their survival and what young people are doing to conserve their populations.

Butterflies come alive in this Scholastic Discover More Reader. Busy Butterflies is the next volume in the Scholastic Discover More Reader line. The story of a monarch butterfly, from its metamorphosis from a caterpillar to its incredible journey across the American continent! As kids follow the monarch, they will meet a host of other beautiful butterflies and find out all about butterflies' life cycles, their senses, and just why they are important to all of Planet Earth. Kids are thoughtfully introduced to key vocabulary and infographics, and are challenged to think critically, in an age-appropriate way. Each Scholastic Discover More Reader features a code to redeem exclusive digital content on the Scholastic website for free.

A new generation of reference books for kids used to surfing and swiping. Look closer at the world at your feet and you will find there is more to bugs than meets the eye. Bugs features stunning close-up images combined with weird and wonderful bug facts. The book takes a 360 degree view of the natural history, history, and human impact of minibeasts. It covers more than just insects, featuring other land invertebrates such as spiders, centipedes, worms, and snails. It delves into prehistory to show the ancient, giant ancestors of today's creatures. Young naturalists will be inspired by meeting an insect explorer and expert and by reading about how a beetle saved Australia. You can even find out how to make a bug snack!

Favourite topics in active and interactive print and digital books, specially designed for newly confident readers. Readers will love the extreme photos and facts about cool and crazy reptiles from giant dragons to snapping turtles. The book includes three incredible collection spreads featuring hundreds of snakes, and an interview with a snake expert about these misunderstood and essential creatures. The digital book focuses on reptile hunting techniques. Structured layouts, ageappropriate vocabulary, and infographics make this book a great informational text at school and at home.

Get ready to discover the wonderful world of reptiles with this tactile handbook. How long can turtles live? Is a Komodo Dragon really a dragon? From iguanas to cobras and everything in between, this book is packed with information about everyone’s favorite reptiles. Explore scientific facts about reptiles all over the world with this easy-to-read book, including facts about the biggest reptiles to ever walk the Earth: the dinosaurs. Featuring a gorgeous tactile cover more colorful than any chameleon, this book is the perfect gift for any junior herpetologist.

Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook packed with scientific facts  and incredible images of the world’s most sssensational reptile. How big is a boa constrictor? How can you tell the difference between a coral snake and a banded king snake? Discover the fascinating world of snakes with this tactile handbook. From cobras to kingsnakes, this book is packed with facts about everyone’s favorite reptiles. Explore scientific facts about snakes from all over the world with this easy-to-read book. Kids will learn about the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes, as well as meet the largest snake ever discovered in this scientifically accurate handbook packed with everything you could ever want to know about snakes.

Discover wriggling reptiles, colorful chameleons, and slithering snakes in this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK’s free online resource for kids. Did you know that Komodo dragons can spit venom at their enemies? Or that some big snakes only eat one meal a year? Find out why! Perfect for young animal lovers who want a highly visual reference book to increase their science smarts, DK findout! Reptiles and Amphibians is sure to inspire the next science-fair project or school report. Inside, author Chris Mattison breaks down what what reptiles and amphibians are and why they’re so awesome. With this DK findout! book, you will: - Learn to tell the difference between a reptile and an amphibian - Meet their ancient relatives, such as Pteranodon and Titanoboa - Zoom in on the scaly skin of crocodiles, alligators, and snakes - Discover how chameleons and some pythons and frogs change their colors - See how cold-blooded reptiles are able to survive in extreme environments - Encounter creatures living in the world’s rain forests, oceans, and deserts - Hear from real-life zoologist Dr. Victoria Larcombe, who studied tree frogs in Belize - Fold out the cover for a reptile and amphibian quiz questions and family trees - and find out much, much more! The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about reptiles, amphibians, and everything else at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.

An introduction to twenty different types of birds, with breathtaking paper-cuts by newcomer Dylan Metrano! Chickadee wears a wee black cap. Jay is loud and bold. Nuthatch perches upside-down. Finch is clothed in gold. Young readers are fascinated with birds in their world. Every Day Birds helps children identify and learn about common birds. After reading Every Day Birds, families can look out their windows with curiosity-recognizing birds and nests and celebrating the beauty of these creatures! Every Day Birds focuses on twenty North American birds, with a poem and descriptions written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and beautiful paper-cuttings by first-time picture book illustrator Dylan Metrano. Interesting facts about each bird are featured in the back of the book.

Everything You Need to Know about Reptiles and Amphibians looks at the lives and times of the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends from all angles. A fascinating read packed with information on habitats, breeding habits, as well as oddities, shocking facts and anatomy, this information is presented through close ups, quizzes, games, engaging text and innovative, high quality design, making it perfect for in depth research or a quick dip for fast facts.

From speedy slithering creatures and living dragons to snakes that fly and shed skin, Everything You Need to Know About Snakes explores the fascinating world of reptiles. Readers will discover how far a cobra can spit, a gallery of fangs, how to survive a snake attack, the life cycle of a snake, and the Titanoboa — a 50-foot-long prehistoric snake — while also learning about lizards, crocodiles, tortoises, and turtles. Packed with incredible images, fun games and quizzes, plus shocking facts on anatomy, diet, and behavior, kids will want to dip into this guide time and again.

The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But of the roughly 200 owl species worldwide, 19 make their homes across North America. These birds of prey display noticeable differences in size and markings, but they also share many physical traits and living skills. How do owls capture prey and defend themselves? How are their wings designed for silent, gliding flight? How do owls conceal themselves from predators? Young readers will learn the answers to these questions and much more in the beautifully illustrated Exploring the World of Owls.