Salas, Laura Purdie

Explains what materials make up planet Earth and includes the lyrics to a song that can help children remember the information presented, sung to the tune of "Home on the Range.".

This book describes the range of sizes found in small animals, such as bee hummingbirds, dwarf geckos, and Kitti's hog-nosed bats, and large animals, such as whale sharks, saltwater crocodiles, and African elephants.

This book describes ways animals make their homes, from building lodges of sticks and mud to constructing nests to building clay towers.

This book describes the different eating habits of woodpeckers, whales, spiders, snakes, giraffes, butterflies, and pelicans.

This book describes different animals' migration habits.

This book describes animals' habits that help them stay warm or cool, take care of their bodies, and communicate with each other.

Describes tundras, discussing where they are located, plants and animals, and the importance of protecting them.

Describes the oceans and the importance of protecting them.

A colorfully illustrated discussion of coral reefs, covering their formation, the plants and animals that are included in their habitat, and their use to humans, with fun facts and a glossary.

An introduction to wetlands, explaining what they are, why they are important, the types of plants and animals that live in the soggy ecosystems, and why they have become endangered.