Hibbert, Clare

An introduction to trees that explains the different types, how they grow, measuring the age, and more.

"Few people stop to consider they're not alone in their body. It's thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact. Luckily, many of these microorganisms are harmless to us, and some are even very helpful. This...look at nature's smallest life-forms is a high-interest introduction to the world of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes"--Amazon.com.

Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers a group of clone troopers and duplicates them to form a huge army to fight for the Jedi and the Rebel cause. But the evil Chancellor Palpatine brainwashes them into believing that the Jedi are bad and orders them to attack. The stormtroopers are assigned to protect Palpatine's spaceship called the Death Star but when Luke, Han, Chewie, and Leia help destroy the Death Star, the fate of the stormtroopers is unclear. Includes color photos, a quiz, and an index.

An introduction to pond ecology that explores the different animals, plants and insects that live there.

This book features fun, informative text and illustrations about one hundred events from history that shaped the modern world.

Get ready to take a leap into the water in this exciting exploration of pond habitats. Examine different kinds of pond habitats, and the creatures that are found both in the water and on its edge, from bass to grass snakes to herons.

Orphaned elephants need someone to take care of them in order to survive in the wild. That s exactly what the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nairobi Elephant Nursery does. The caring workers feed and check the health of elephant orphans, and they even cuddle them to make them feel more comfortable. Readers explore what life is like for both the animals and workers at the Nairobi Elephant Nursery, while learning new things about elephants along the way. Helpful fact boxes provide additional information, and colorful photographs of the nursery engage readers.

Presents examples of feeling tired, hungry, thirsty, full, sick, dizzy, cold, itchy, and sore.

Presents examples of feeling sad, jealous, shocked, upset, scared, worries, angry, mean, and shy.