Rajczak Nelson, Kristen

Text and color illustrations explore deep-sea fishes, particularly the fangtooth fish, who lives at the bottom of the ocean floor.

"The stories about Santa Claus are many and spark the imaginations of old and young alike. Starting with the tale of St. Nicholas and tracing some of the . . . stories about the modern Santa Claus, this book for beginning readers is . . . for anyone celebrating the Christmas season. Full-color photographs and historical images of Santa Claus portrayals through time add to the age-appropriate and cultural content of this . . . read"--Provided by publisher.

With photographs and historical illustrations of Santa and his reindeer, this volume discusses how these beasts came to be a symbol of the Christmas season.

"One of the most familiar birds around, the robin is found all over North America . . . Readers learn more about how they nest, what they like to eat, and more in the. . . text"--Provided by publisher.

"Some of the smallest birds on Earth, hummingbirds use a long tongue in a long, thin bill to drink up nectar in flowers. They're known for flying up, down, and even upside down . . . text pairs with full-color photographs to introduce readers to one of the prettiest, most interesting types of bird"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers find out where blue jays live, how they nest, and all the things they eat-including grasshoppers . . . Complemented by full-color, up-close photographs, the main text is perfect for beginning readers-especially budding bird enthusiasts"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces various types of mammals found on Earth.

Readers learn the main characteristics that make an animal part of the amphibian group and the many unique adaptations that can occur within the bounds of that characteristic.

"The human body is amazing, but with advancements in medicine and scientific technology, there are some pretty freaky stories about how people can live in the modern world. From surviving after having organs removed to the horror of insects living in our bodies, this . . . book's main content is . . . for a future biologist, doctor, or any curious reader who loves to get grossed out. Including true stories, up-close photographs, and . . . science facts"--Google Books.

"In many places in the United States, the characteristic drumming woodpeckers rings out come springtime. These familiar birds often elicit curious question from kids wondering who's make all that racket. In this book, beginning readers find out more about woodpeckers, including their habitat, what they eat, and why they peck! Beautiful, full-color images bring the many kinds of woodpeckers closer to readers than they could likely get in the wild. Photographs closely correlate with low ATOS text to aid in comprehension"--.