Nargi, Lela

Discover a day in the life of an elephant herd, how keepers interact with them, and how this work helps wild elephants thousands of miles away.

"Did you know there are blue bees and green bees? That there's one species of bee that nests in snail shells? Or that many bees don't live in hives? With more than 20,000 species of bees on Earth, there's more to bees than just honey! [This book] gives you a close-up vies of busy buzzers from around the world. From the familiar western honeybee to the extra-large Himalayan giant honeybee and Australia's vibrant neon cuckoo bee, these pages are packed with detailed photos and fascinating facts on more than 50 species of bees. In-depth species profiles hel you identify bees, learn about bee-havior, and discover your favorites! And special features examine topics like hive life, nest cells, and other pollinators."--Back cover.

"Readers will learn about the desert biome, the important role it plays on Earth, and the climate, geology, geography, and wildlife that define it"--Provided by publisher.

Does life exist somewhere other than Earth? How many planets are outside our galaxy? What happens when stars crash into each other? For a long time, people believed Earth was the only planet in the galaxy. Now we know the universe is much bigger. Budding astronomers will learn all about planets, stars, and galaxies, from what's already known to what scientists are still hoping to find out.

What are constellations? Who named them? Where can they be found? Ancient peoples believed constellations held clues to the future. These groupings of stars helped farmers plant crops and sailors find their way home. Budding astronomers will learn all about constellations, including the history of studying the stars, how today's constellations were named, and how constellations help today's astronomers.

"Has the universe always existed? Scientists have looked further into space and discovered the galaxies moving. Were they once closer together? If scientists look far enough, can they discover where our universe started? Budding astronomers will learn all about the universe in this in-depth look at space science"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at dinosaurs.

Looks at dinosaurs.

Fred, a beekeeper, keeps his hives on the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, and distributes their honey to his neighbors. Includes facts about bees and beekeepers.