Describes the life and work of the renowned nineteenth-century biologist who transformed conventional Western thought with his theory of natural selection.
Describes the life and work of the renowned nineteenth-century biologist who transformed conventional Western thought with his theory of natural evolution.
Complete with mesmerizing map work that charts Darwin's thrilling five-year voyage, as well as "Fun Facts" and more, Charles Darwin's Around-the-World Adventure captures the beauty and mystery of nature with wide-eyed wonder.
Introduces beetles, including their different parts, their life cycles, what they eat, and what makes them special in the insect world.
At the last moment the beetle turns aside and each can go on with the day, having avoided the worst. In this very simple story Jorge Luján presents the kind of deep moral questions that can occur even in the smallest child's day.
Describes efforts to protect sea turtles, particularly Kemp's ridley turtles, and help them reproduce and replenish their once-dwindling numbers.
Susannah Buhrman-Deever offers a beautifully written account of a trophic cascade, which happens when the removal of a single element affects an entire habitat.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A beautifully written, extraordinary quest in which two ordinary, overlooked women embark on an unlikely scientific expedition to the South Seas.”—Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand ...
Gail Carson Levine writes for children and young adults—novels, picture books, nonfiction, and poetry. She's best known for her novel Ella Enchanted, which won a Newbery Honor in 1998 and became a major motion picture in 2004.
A student and intern credited with saving the life of Gabrielle Giffords during the Tucson shooting shares the story of his life while exploring the character qualities that have helped him rise above adversity and pursue his goals.
A hilarious story about one bug’s quest for greatness (with some cool insect facts mixed in!).