A growing body of fossil findings-of dinosaurs with feathers-have finally cemented the bird-dinosaur connection. This book presents new and old evidence of how these ancient creatures are related to modern birds.

Describes the physical characteristics, known habits, and fossil sites of mammoths, prehistoric animals closely related to the elephant

Takes the reader on a chilly journey and explains what happens in a penguin's world

"Follow a classroom of diverse kindergartners as they plant seeds in their garden, tend the growing plants, and harvest the vegetables. Clear, bright photographs show the plant life cycle"--

Over the past several decades, our world has been warming at a faster rate than ever before. Winters are shorter. Sea levels have risen. Territories of predators and prey have shifted. To survive in this new environment, animals everywhere have had to adapt, or face extinction. Complemented by Jamie Hogan's rich collage illustrations, A Warmer World offers young readers a clear-eyed look at the effects of climate change on animals around the world--...

Explores the nature of the El Nino current and its effects on people and wildlife.

Describes the formation, geography, ecology, and inhabitants of the isolated Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of ostriches and a variety of other birds that do not fly including the rhea, emu, cassowary, kiwi, and tinamou

Text and photographs describe the appearance, behavior, mating, growth, predators, and heritage of Daisy and Chaim, two playful wild goats at the Los Angeles Zoo

Discusses the native Americans known as the Anasazi, who migrated to southwestern Colorado in the first century A.D. and mysteriously disappeared in 1300 A.D. after constructing extensive dwellings in the cliffs of the steep canyon walls