Underwood, Deborah

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe the different types of animals that can be found on an African safari and explain how to use various data collection methods to study the animals and their habitat.

Explores the world of giraffes including where they live, what foods they eat, how they move, what they do in dry and rainy seasons, and the dangers they face. Provides color photographs and a glossary of terms.

Reveals how various animals use elements of camouflage to blend into a desert environment. Outlines the techniques that animals without camouflage use to survive in deserts and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Contains data on the universe focusing on the sun and a variety of planets, dwarf planets, natural satellites, comets, and meteors. Also discusses space missions and studying the universe. Employs charts and graphs for organizing data and how to interpret them.

As graduation day approaches, Isabel tries to convince her teacher that she and Walter, both porcupines, should receive balloons on the big day just like the other children.

From the blare of an alarm clock in the morning to snores and crickets in the evening, simple text explores the many loud noises one might hear during the course of a day.

Discusses the northern lights including how they form, where they appear, myths and legends, and the problems they can cause on Earth.

Contains detailed maps and information about the plants and animals, weather, and natural resources of the continent of Africa.

Illustrations and simple text explore the quiet moments of Christmas, such as searching for hidden presents, forgetting a line during a Christmas pageant, and listing for Santa's sleigh bells.