Gail Gibbons

Provides factual information on how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming your way. Includes illustrations.

As the seasons pass, Arnold enjoys a variety of activities revolving around his apple tree. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Simple text and illustrations introduce learning readers to the importance of all species of bats to the world's ecosystems. Explores unique different species of bats, from the one-fourteenth-of-an-ounce hog-nosed bat to the large flying fox with a five-foot wingspan. Discusses these bats' abilities and how they fit into the natural world.

Introduces basic weather terms and concepts, explaining the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, and hurricanes.

Perfect for very young paleontologists, Gibbon's simple yet informative text and vividly detailed illustrations depict the most up-to-date information available about these magnificent creatures.

Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.

Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

Looks at some of the many traditions associated with the celebration of Halloween, including pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and wearing costumes.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.

"This new and updated edition presents the latest scientific information on ladybugs in language accessible for young readers through bright illustrations, informative diagrams, and easy-to-read text. Kids will rethink what they know about the little red bug while being introduced to biology vocabulary and environmentalism. See the ladybug grow from an egg to an adult. Explore just some of the different colorings and markings from the thousands of...