Melissa Stewart

"Step inside a magical museum... and meet the mini-mammals! These itty bitty beasts may be some of the world's smallest mammals, but they live big, fascinating lives. Come learn about them--and find out which mini-mammal is the teeniest of all"--Provided by publisher.

Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...

"A playful and informative nonfiction picture book about different tree holes and the amazing animals that inhabit them"--

"A playful and informative nonfiction picture book about different tree holes and the amazing animals that inhabit them." -- Provided by publisher.

"When a whale dies, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea." -- Provided by publisher.

Describes what are meteorites, and where do they come from?

An introduction to the types, physical features, behavior, and pet potential of snakes.

Beautiful photography and lyrical text pair with comprehensive picture captions in award-winning author Melissa Stewart's story about the surprisingly diverse world of seeds. Learn all about the plant cycle, from how seeds grow, the fascinating ways they travel, and what it takes for a seed to become a plant.

"Animals adapt their behavior to the different phases of the moon"--

"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more."--