New Releases by Christina Wilsdon

"Is your first and second favorite animal a horse? Is your bedroom covered with horse posters on your walls and your shelves? Would you rather muck out a stall than clean your room? This book is for you! This is the only comprehensive book about everything a horse-crazy girl needs to know about horses. You''ll learn everything from the different breeds of horses, to how a horse''s body works, to the quirky little things that make the horse the BEST animal ever. Author Christina Wilsdon even shares ideas for horse-themed parties, and suggestions for the best horse movies to watch with your friends. And that''s just the beginning." --

"Fromtsunamisandseaturtlestoriptidesandreefs,learnallaboutthe creatures,science, and ecology of ouroceans,whichcovermoreoftheplanetthan allthecontinents andare justas important! Travelthroughallpartsoftheocean tolearnhow itaffectsof ourworld, includingstorms andclimate. Amazingfacts,photos,illustrations,anddiagramsarefoundthroughoutthis book,along with conservationtips,weird-but-truefacts,andaminioceanatlas. Challenges tothe healthof our ocean anditscreaturesarealsopresentedalong with whatpeople aredoing tokeep itpristine forgenerations tocome"--

The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on reptiles, designed just for kids. Crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on planet Earth, it is sure to be their coveted, #1 reference. Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.

This fun, smart guide answers kids'' questions as it takes them on a journey through the human body and all its systems. The book is sprinkled throughout with plenty of health tips, top-10 lists, simple experiments, and weird-but-true wacky details. Full color.

Insects that look like leaves, snakes that play dead, fish that fly, and toads with poisonous skin--these creatures are among many that defend themselves in fascinating ways. Animal Defenses presents the wide variety of physical and behavioral adaptations used by animals and insects in their struggle to survive and shows how scientists continue to make new discoveries about the age-old maneuvering between predator and prey.

Easy-to-read text and full-color photographs depict the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of baboons.

Easy-to-read text and full-color photographs depict the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of seals.

Looks into the science behind refrigerators and the reasons for their popularity, including their history and the ways they have changed over the years.

Even though a hippopotamus might look silly, meeting one in the wild is no laughing matter. Hippos are fierce and powerful creatures who are quick to protect themselves. Learn all about these giant animals--what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.

Introduces pigs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and life on the farm.

Introduces deer, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, feeding habits, and the conservation efforts being made to protect them.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of horses.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of cats.

Presents an introduction to monkeys, discussing their physical characteristics, different types, eating habits, communication skills, and future threats to their existence.

Explains the natural forces that create islands both near and far from shore.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of dogs.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of snakes.

Emma the country mouse and Henry the city mouse learn about Ohio as they visit Cedar Point Amusment Park, one of the biggest amusement parks in the world.

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Big Books 8 Titles

Examines dinosaurs and helps the young reader with different aspects of science while teaching them important reading skills.

Simple text and illustrations show how much fun snow can be and helps the young reader with different aspects of science while teaching them important reading skills.

How do animals hide, find food, talk to each other, and get around? You''ll find more fun facts in this trivia book. Includes an animal mystery in every chapter.