Goldish, Meish

Identifies the three types of sharks most likely to bite people, looks at the physical characteristics of sharks, explains where they live and why they bite, and includes advice on what to do in case of a shark attack.

Photographs and simple text describe the physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle of leaping grasshoppers.

Learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of cockroaches.

Describes what it takes for civilians to become Marines, discussing the training programs, drills, and tests the U.S. Marine Corps uses to make sure new recruits are prepared to fight.

A photographic introduction to the walkingstick insect, describing its physical characteristics, eating habits, enemies and defenses, and life cycle. Includes a picture glossary.

Looks at the grueling training men and women go through after enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, highlights the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, and discusses job options for basic training graduates.

Discusses the history of immigration, immigration laws, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and immigration issues.

A photographic introduction to butterflies, describing their physical characteristics, eating habits, defenses, and life cycle. Includes a picture glossary.

Contains information about and true stories of guide dogs, search and rescue dogs, and therapy dogs that were used at the World Trade Center Site.

This book is an introduction to newts, describing where they live, the ways they stay safe, and the kinds of surprising changes they go through as they grow from tiny eggs to slippery, slimy adults.