Gail Gibbons

"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.

Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.

"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...

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

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.

Since The Planets was first published in 1993, space exploration has resulted in many new discoveries. There has been the 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission, the discovery of at least forty-seven additional moons orbiting Jupiter, the discovery that the rings around Saturn are made of ice only, and more. The movements, locations, and characteristics of the nine known planets in our solar system.

Describes the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day which honors the patron saint of Ireland. `Includes six legends about Patrick and decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs.

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.

A picture book that introduces children to flowers and their habitat range, life cycle, parts, variety, and pollination. Features tips for growing a flower garden, and a section of flower facts.

A picture book full of infographics detailing what a volcano is. Covers topics like what makes a volcano erupt, the four layers of the Earth, plate tectonic movements, and the different versions of volcanoes around the world.