Pang, Ursula

"Crop farms are very important! They grow much of the food we buy at the grocery store. Think of all the foods you like that are grown on farms--they may include corn, wheat, potatoes, vegetables, and much more. Readers will visit a variety of farms and see the crops grown there as well as the people and technology that make them successful"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever visited an orchard? Some people who live in colder areas like to pick apples in the fall. Others who live where it's warm may like to pick oranges. Some orchards have trees that grow nuts! . . . [Readers] will learn about the different kinds of orchards, how their trees grow, and how people take care of them"--Provided by publisher.

"What kind of animals are raised on a dairy farm? Cows! These farm animals are raised from calves to adult cows. They give us milk, which is also used for a large number of dairy products, including cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and much more. The photographs in this book show cows at a variety of life stages, the workers who care for them and milk them, and the technology they use. Readers are sure to enjoy this trip to a dairy farm"--Provided by publisher.

An up-close look at the deadly boomslang snake from egg to adult.

Learn about the poisonous deathstalker scorpion, where it lives and hides, its life cycle, how medical scientists use thier poison, and more.

What's tiny, cute, and colorful--but also very deadly? It's the poison dart frog! These critters come in many dazzling colors to remind other animals that they are not good to eat. Just touching a poison dart frog can be enough for someone to absorb its deadly neurotoxins. Readers get a chance to see these highly toxic creatures up close in their rain forest habitats of South and Central America. Readers also learn how poison dart frogs got their name and how scientists are using their poison in modern medical applications.

"Giddyap! It's time to visit a horse farm! Horse farms raise and train horses for a variety of jobs. Some horses are trained to carry riders over woodland trails. Some horses are trained for equestrian competitions. Others are trained to help police officers! Inside this book, readers will see how horses are raised and learn about the people who care for them. Manageable text is paired with colorful photographs of horses growing up to make this a fun reading experience"--Provided by publisher.