Lawrence, Ellen

Describes the parts of a plant and plants of different sizes from around the world.

Text and illustrations explore clouds, covering what they are made of, how they are formed, the different types and the weather that may come with each.

Learn how plants use thorns or spikes to defend themselves from predators.

Learn how sunlight plays a role in how plants develop and grow as well as create oxygen and food for humans and animals.

Introduces readers to the different types of precipitation and discusses how and why different forms of water fall from the sky.

Text and illustrations explain weather, covering such topics as rain, snow, hurricanes, and tornados.

Introduces readers to different types of climate.

Learn how plants use toxins to protect themselves from predators as well as learn about plant bodies and life cycles.

Learn about a variety of carnivorous plants that use interesting techniques to capture food.

A young girl named Maddie accompanies her mother, a scientist, into the forest to observe a pack of gray wolves and record their physical features and behavior in her diary. She also documents their habitat, life cycle, and hunting methods. Includes color photographs, a picture glossary, and sources for additional information.