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 all aspects of tornadoes in simple terms for young children. Discusses what tornadoes are and how they form, the Fujita scale and the damage associated with each classification, major tornadoes in history, and how to stay safe during a tornado.

"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...

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.

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.

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.

Presents information about a variety of fruits, including their health benefits, how they grow and are harvested, their different parts, and how they are transported to grocery stores.

Discusses the movements, location, and characteristics of the eight planets and one dwarf planet in Earth's solar system.

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.

"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...