Coleman, Miriam

Most people think of small insects fluttering harmlessly around lights when they think of moths. However, there are some moths with a sinister secret. They use their barbed tongues to poke animals in the eyes and drink their tears. Readers will discover all sorts of disgusting facts about moths. You will never look at a moth the same way again!.

Everybody knows that flies are disgusting. They spend their days eating animal waste, also known as poop, as well as garbage and rotting flesh, and spreading diseases as they go. Readers will find out about the many species of flies, their life cycle, habitats, and anatomy, and why they eat disgusting foods such as poop.

Earth s mighty volcanoes offer more than a spectacular show when they explode. They re also clues about what happens deep inside Earth s surface. The text presents essential science concepts, such as heat and pressure, while explaining how the different types of volcanoes contribute to Earth s dazzling landscapes. This volume s manageable text, engaging visuals, diagrams, fact boxes, glossary, index, and websites help readers build the STEM skills needed in the classroom. Glossary, Index, Full-color photographs, Fact Boxes, Detailed Table of Contents, Charts.

Simple text and full-color photographs provide an introduction to manatees, discussing their physical features, habitat, and feeding and breeding habits, and explaining how they swim.

Provides an introduction to the history, native peoples, industries, geography, and sights of Oklahoma.

A photographic introduction to the history, geography, industries, wildlife, and sights of New Mexico.

A photographic introduction to the history, geography, wildlife, cities, and sights of Nebraska.

A photographic introduction to the history, geography, industries, wildlife, and sights of Mississippi.

A photographic introduction to the history, geography, industries, culture, wildlife, and sights of Louisiana.

A photographic introduction to the history, geography, industries, wildlife, and sights of Arkansas.