Welsbacher, Anne

Describes the physical characteristics, social, feeding, and hunting behavior, and life cycle of this big cat.

Provides information about rain forests and their importance to life on Earth, discusses the dangers posed to the planet by the loss of rain forest ecosystems, and looks at what is being done in countries around the world to save these vital environments.

Explains how "green" products start with earth-friendly designs. Focuses on basic design concepts, vehicles, buildings, and products. Includes ideas on how communities and individuals can "go green.".

Profiles the Komodo dragon, explaining how it hunts and kills, describing its relationship with humans, listing its prey, and providing a range map and "myth versus fact" section.

Uses everyday examples to describe levers as simple machines used to lift, push, or move a load.

Uses everyday examples to show how wedges are simple machines that make pushing, pulling apart, and lifting easier.

Describes the physical characteristics, social, feeding, and hunting behavior, and life cycle of this swift African cat.

Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the brown pelican.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of North American wading birds.

Uses everyday examples to show how wheels and axles are simple machines that make carrying, pushing, and mixing easier.