Hipp, Andrew

An introduction to the life and habits of the dung beetle, an insect that obtains food, water, and shelter from the droppings of cattle, bison, and other large herbivores.

An introduction to the life cycle and habits of the leafhopper.

Describes the habitats, social structures, life cycle, and behavior of gardening ants.

Introduces the assassin bug, which pounces on victims, poisons them, and sucks them dry.

Color photos and simple text present the development of a duck, covering such topics as hatching, molting, and migrating.

Photographs and text follow the life cycle of the painted turtle from hatching to adulthood, and provide information about how the turtles nest and hibernate.

Describes the history of olive trees and the structure, cultivation, and use of olives.

Examines the stem, root system, leaves, and flowering heads of a sunflower and describes this unique plant's structure, growth, flowering, reproduction, and cultivation.