Explores the intricate relationship between seeds and the plants which they produce.

"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...

Describes the sun and each planet of the solar system and introduces concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation.

"Retells the life of St. Patrick, including six of the legends about the Irish saint, and offers facts about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated today."--

"Learn how penguin's feathers are designed to help them survive freezing waters. See how emperor penguins take care of their babies in extremely cold temperatures, working together to look after one large egg at a time. Readers will also learn about threats to penguin populations, and what conservation efforts have been made to help preserve them. Even more penguin facts are included in the backmatter"--

An introduction to galaxies explains how telescopes work, describes different types of galaxies, and provides a history of astronomy as it relates to galaxies.

"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...

Most kids are familiar with the bright red, spotted ladybugs. But different kinds of ladybugs are all different colors, such as orange, yellow, or black. In her clear and kid-friendly style, Gail Gibbons introduces young scientists to these beautiful beetles: their life cycles, what they eat, how they protect themselves, and lots more.

"¿Qué es un huracán? En estos tiempos de clima extremo, la informativa introducción a los huracanes escrita por Gail Gibbons, recién actualizada, responde a esa pregunta y proporciona además prácticos consejos de seguridad." -- "An introduction to hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology that helps us try to predict the behavior of these powerful storms." --

"¿Qué es un tornado? En estos tiempos de clima extremo, la informativa introducción a los tornados escrita por Gail Gibbons, recién actualizada, responde a esa pregunta y proporciona además prácticos consejos de seguridad. Los tornados se forman cuando al aire caliente y húmedo se eleva desde el suelo y se encuentra con aire más frío y denso que baja hacia la tierra. Las dos corrientes de aire comienzan a arremolinarse, incorporando más...