Willis, John

The Everything about Bugs series examines a wide range of arthropods, from beautiful dragonflies to creepy crawly spiders. Readers will learn exciting facts about each arthropod, including its body features, where it lives, what it eats, and its role in nature. Vibrant photos and easy-to-read text will engage beginning readers as they learn about Earth's most interesting tiny creatures.

Did you know that more than 2 million people get on airplanes every day in the United States? The airport is a place where airplanes come and go. Learn more about this important place in Airport.

Discusses the trees, plants, animals, and characteristics found in the deciduous forest.

Discusses the plants, animals, and characteristics of the wetlands biome.

Did you know that court reporters can type more than 225 words a minute? The courthouse is a place where people can go when they think a law has been broken. Learn more about this important place in Courthouse.

Learn about various animal adaptations, their purposes, and the many biomes that make these adaptations necessary for animal survival.

A young frog is known as a tadpole. As tadpoles get older, they grow legs and lungs. Learn more about this animal's life cycle in Frogs.

Details the ingenious methods by which plants such as the Venus fly-trap, bladderwort, sundew, butterwort, and pitcher plant can attract and kill insects.

Natural resources are raw materials from nature that are used by people. Any resource that is being used is an actual resource, while resources that are not are potential resources. Examine how natural resources are used by humans in Natural Resources.

Explores the concept of air, and why living things - i.e., animals, humans and plants need it.