anatomy

Describes the parts of a tree, as well as different types of leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruit.

Discusses how scientists are trying to develop sticky tape based upon the sticky substance on geckos.

Reveals in color photographs the patterns in nature and explains the beauty, symmetry, and diversity in nature's designs.

Wolves can hear sounds from up to 10 miles (16 kilometers) away. They run at speeds up to 37 miles (60 km) per hour. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Wolves, an Animals in My Backyard book.

Despite their name, black bears can be black, brown, cinnamon-colored, or even white. They can smell food from 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) away. These engaging facts and more are waiting to be discovered in Black Bears, an Animals in My Backyard book.

This fun book looks at baby pets that include puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, bunnies, and hamsters and how to care for these young animals. Diet, exercise, medical care, and the equipment needed to look after these pets is shown in detailed photographs. The book also educates children about how to choose a suitable pet.

Showing readers how to put math to work in their day-to-day activities, this book describes mako sharks and wobbegong sharks and how scientists use math to figure out the sharks' speed.

Introducing biomimicry, this book describes ideas for protective helmets by researching wood peckers' heads and flexible beaks.

Readers will find out the similarities and differences between the giant panda and the red panda that share a penchant for bamboo and get a sneak peek into these animals' lives.

Interesting, full-color photographs will captivate readers and accessible text will engage them as they learn about these dolphins' unique adaptations, their watery habitat, and why they are in danger of extinction.