Stevens, Kathryn

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of fleas.

Describes the origin of Halloween and the meaning behind jack-o-lanterns connected to the holiday, and discusses the cultivation and uses of pumpkins.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to taking care of pet fish, discussing clean water, food, health, needs, and dangers and including fun facts, a glossary, and a list of related resources.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to taking care of a pet dog, discussing food, training, health, safety, play, needs, and dangers and including fun facts, a glossary, and a list of related resources.

Simple text teaches young readers about stringed instruments, describing what they look like, how they work, what the different parts are, and how they compare to other instruments.

A simple introduction to the land and people of the nation of Fiji, made up of 332 islands in the south Pacific.

Describes the various species of iguanas, where they live and what they eat, how they care for their young, and efforts to save them from extinction.

Describes grizzly bears including, their habitat, food, how dangerous they are, their babies, and the dangers facing them.

Describes camels including their different types, their habitat, food, how they are used by people, their babies, and the dangers facing them.

Text and plentiful color photos present an informational overview of Cuba, covering its land, plants and animals, history, schools, language, work, food, recreation, holidays, and other parts of its culture. Also includes national facts, trivia, and related Web sites.