Storad, Conrad J

Discusses what fossil fuels are, how they were created, how they are used, and the need to find alternate sources of energy before the available fossil fuels are used up.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to piranhas, discussing where they live, what they eat, their life cycle, and their relationship with humans.

Full-color photographs and simple text describe the characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of gila monsters.

A mother rattlesnake who can locate food with her tongue and swallow prey in one gulp shares survival tips with her babies--and with humans.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, enemies, and habitats of the biggest and hairiest spiders.

Presents a short study of the earth's crust, describing how the continents shifted, how mountains were formed, earthquake faults, and volcanic eruptions.

Describes the scorpion, including its habitat, behavior, structure, and reproduction.

Discover the beauty of this desert plant, and learn how it thrives in Arizona and Mexico.