juvenile literature

"Snails are plant eaters so they are often found in the garden! Not only that, they carry their home on their back. This book helps readers find snails in nature around them, whether at a park or in their own backyard"--Provided by publisher.

"There are many different kinds of beetles that live all around the world! From ladybugs to Japanese beetles, these insects are often seen in home gardens and amaze kids with their ability to stay still while observed and simply flit away when disturbed. This volume highlights the body, habitat, and food of commonly seen beetles"--Provided by publisher.

"Covers a leopard's habitat, family life, appearance, and diet"--Provided by publisher.

"A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail and slaps the enemy. Sharp quills stab the enemy and are stuck in its skin. Ouch! Text and . . . photos introduce the animal in all its gross glory"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about the powerful boa constrictor and how it catches and squeezes its prey . . . photos and simple text make this book a . . . high-interest read"--Provided by publisher.

"Repetitive, rhythmic text celebrates the body parts that humans and animals have in common. On each spread, large photographs feature animals and children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, focusing on a different body part each time. A final spread directed at caregivers shares age-appropriate enrichment activities"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to bees that describes their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, life cycle, and why these insects are important to plants and flowers.

"Early fluent readers will learn all about bees. . . . Photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insects' defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as pollinating"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on a true story, the author humorously recounts the time his grandfather got stranded with a friend on Surtsey, a brand new volcanic island in Iceland. The adventurers face epic challenges like molten lava, melted eyeglasses and scant supplies before finally getting rescued"--Amazon.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to baby hippos through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.