Squire, Ann

Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about various birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles.

Introduces different types of rocks and where they are found.

Introduces different types of minerals and where they are found.

Explains what gemstones are, the scale to rank hardness called the Mohs' scale, how stones are weighed, how they are formed, how stones are cut, and non-jewelry uses for gemstones.

Presents a study of jaguars and discusses where they live, how they hunt, how they care for their young, and more.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of bobcats.

Discusses the order of the animal kingdom known as Xenarthra and describes fifteen different species, including the giant anteater, three-toed sloth, hairy armadillo, and pink fairy armadillo.

Introduces young readers to the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of polar bears.

Describes tigers, where they live, how they hunt, and raise their cubs, and why they are endangered.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of lions.