Souza, D. M

Text, photographys, and illustrations help to explain what hurricanes are, how they develop, and some of the damage that they can cause.

Explores strange trees, including the baobab, strangler fig, mangrove, boojum, and bristlecone pine.

Discusses the life and work of John C. Fremont, an explorer of the American West.

Explores strange trees, including the baobab, strangler fig, mangrove, boojum, and bristlecone pine.

Discusses non-native plants, such as the kudzu vine and the tree-of-heaven, which were imported from other countries and now pose a significant threat to the ecosystems of North America.

Describes carnivorous plants in text and photos, telling how they lure their prey, where they grow, and how they survive in their natural habitat.

Describes several types of flowers that have strange appearances, smells, and habitats.

Provides information about the physical characteristics and habits of the striped, spotted, and hog-nosed skunk.

Photographs and simple text describe how various animals use their mouths to perform certain tasks.

Photographs and simple text describes how various animals use their feet to perform certain tasks.