Jaclyn Jaycox

Explores the causes of droughts, where they occur, and their effects on people, plants, and animals. Highlights ways to conserve water in order to prevent droughts. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

Briefly explores the emotion of excitement and explains for young readers what it is, how it feels, and how to handle too much excitement. Includes photographs and a glossary.

"Would you rather explore a vibrant rain forest or rocky mountain terrain? In this . . . nonfiction title, young adventurers will face tough decisions about the wilderness. Readers will sharpen their decision-making skills with more than a dozen . . . questions."--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce quokkas, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.

Simple text and photographs introduce tigers, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.

Simple text and photographs introduce tree frogs, including where they live, their bodies, what they do, and what dangers they face.

"Would you rather be lost in the Sahara or the Gobi Desert? In this . . . nonfiction title, young adventurers will face decisions about surviving in a sandy wasteland"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young readers will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces readers to lancet flukes, Hercules beetles, and other invertebrates with unusual life cycles.

Introduces readers to killdeers, cuckoo birds, and other birds with unusual life cycles.