Lisa J. Amstutz

Introduces young readers to the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and life cycle of ants. Includes an activity, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Shine the science spotlight on flounders, sharks, eels, and an ocean full of other fish! Organized by reference topics such as habitat, anatomy, and life cycle, Fish introduces young readers and browsers to these aquatic animals through vibrant full-color photos and concise, factual text.

Squeal! Guinea pigs make fun pets. Some have long hair and some have almost no hair at all. Some have crests on their heads and others have droopy ears. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavior of guinea pigs, and discover why these playful rodents make great pets.

All canyons are deep, steep valleys, but there is more to these landforms than meets the eye! Rivers form some canyons, while the movement of Earth's crust forms others. To get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon in Arizona, you'd have to travel more than a mile! Includes all the need-to-know information about canyons, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

Explains materials and their properties, including why some items are heavy and others are light.

Passionate about the environment? If so, an environmental club might be the right fit for you! Find out what it takes to join an environmental club or start your own, including information on membership, meetings, and activities. Together, you and your fellow members can participate, create, and most importantly, have fun. Take the plunge, join the club, and get involved!

Explores the fascinating world of robots. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explains materials and their properties, including why some objects are shiny and others are dull.

Explains materials and their properties, including why some objects are smooth and others are rough.

Explores animals through their life cycles. Features science experiments to illustrate key aspects of the life cycle. Includes graphs, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.