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"--

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.

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.

Sheep live all over the world. Some can be found on farms around the corner, while others live in deserts or on mountains halfway around the world. Many people just think of the farmer’s sheep, but there are many wild sheep as well. Readers will learn about our farm-based sheep that help us produce wool, milk, and meat. They’ll also take a look at sheep of the wild, learning about their habitats and how they survive.

Gray wolves are both beautiful creatures and relentless hunters. They are well known for their deadly stare, their lonesome howl, and a powerful appetite for meat. This book presents an up-close look at the lives of wolves, including how they lovingly care for their young and how they work together while hunting for food. Readers will also learn why it is important to protect wolves from human interference.

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

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

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

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.

From the sea to the desert, turtles can be found in almost every part of the world. Each type of turtle has its own incredible features. Find out what they eat, where they lay their eggs, and how they use their shells to hide from predators.

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

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of polar bears and discusses the steps that are being taken to protect them.

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

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.

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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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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.

Readers get to make up their own cartoon punch lines and untangle funny puzzles. A chapter at the end features riddles that fans sent to the Ghostwriter newspaper feature.