miscellanea

A collection of detailed illustrations of state birds from all fifty United States.

Describes animals considered dangerous or unattractive.

Uses a question-and-answer format to present a variety of information about dogs.

Discusses the truth behind such beliefs as "Cats can see in total darkness," "Cats have nine lives," and "A cat signals its feelings with its tail.".

Provides answers to questions about mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, insects, and fish, and includes additional facts, statistics, and color photographs.

Presents brief accounts of the work of a variety of women scientists in such fields as astronomy, biology, anthropology, and medicine.

Asks the reader to identify various wild animal babies from descriptions of their appearances and behavior, and includes a photograph and miscellaneous facts about each.

Provides answers to a variety of questions about various poisonous creatures, such as "Do Gila monsters bite humans," "What are killer bees," "Which ant sting hurts the most," and "Are frogs poisonous?".

Uses a question-and-answer format to teach young readers about plants.

Presents brief explanations to fifteen questions children ask about themselves, all related to their bodies, such as "Why can't I see in the dark?" and "Why do I sweat when I'm hot?" and also includes a glossary of body words and discussion/activity suggestions for parents and teachers.