Best Selling Books by Meish Goldish

Learn about the wide variety of bug dishes that are cooked--and eaten--by people from different cultures all around the globe.

Discusses the use of horses in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association''s monitoring of their treatment.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the moray eel.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of salamanders.

Describes different types of large trucks, including information on their dimensions, weight, performance, and uses in transportation and entertainment.

“Get her!” the police officer shouted. Sherlock the police dog took off at full speed in the parking lot of the Hound Town Mall. The thief was about to get into her car when she saw the dog running toward her. She pushed a shopping cart directly at the German shepherd. Whoosh! Sherlock leaped right over it. Would he be able to capture the thief before she escaped?

Whether jumping out of a plane to help stop a deadly wildfire from destroying a forest or racing in an ambulance to rescue a family from a burning building, it''s all in a day''s work for these brave heroes who have dedicated their careers to saving people''s lives. In this gripping new book, children will meet the firefighters who are first on the scene when people need help the most. Dramatic true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn first-hand how these courageous workers use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to come to the aid of people at a moment''s notice. In addition, they will go behind the scenes to learn how these everyday heroes prepare and train for their job so that they are always ready to spring into action—even when they least expect it.

Introduces the stink bug, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Introduces canine heroes, describes the training, and discusses the breeds commonly used.

Describes how orangutans use their intelligence to find food and stay safe.

From classic heroines like Lassie to contemporary heroes like Beethoven, children will thrill to stories about the real-life dogs that are part of the entertainment industry. Young readers will learn about the emergence of dogs in television and film. With vivid full-color photographs and exciting narratives, Hollywood Dogs captivates kids with details on how dogs are trained to work with their human partners-and ultimately steal the show!

Explains the causes and symptoms of dyslexia and discusses how to overcome this disability and become a good reader and writer.

Offers a look inside the Coast Guard''s basic training from orientation to graduation.

Offers a look inside the U.S. Army''s basic combat training from orientation to graduation.

In 2003, K-Dog swam quickly through the waters of the Persian Gulf. He had an important job to do. The enemy had hidden sea mines in the water. K-Dog had to find the bombs so that they wouldn''t explode and destroy U.S. ships. Although K-Dog''s name makes some people think he is a dog, the expert swimmer is actually a bottlenose dolphin. He was trained by the U.S. Navy to protect American sailors and ships from danger. In Dolphins in the Navy, kids get a behind-the-scenes look at the way the U.S. Navy trains dolphins so that they are prepared to help out at a moment''s notice. From hunting for deadly sea mines to searching for enemy divers, these heroic animals help out in ways that no humans ever could. Full-color photos and dramatic true stories bring these courageous sea animals and their brave missions to vivid life.

Cory’s family had just moved to Hound Town. As he walked around his new neighborhood, he yearned to make a new friend. That’s when he heard rustling in some nearby bushes. Then a small, scruffy dog appeared. “Hey, there. What’s your name? Are you lost?” asked Cory. When the little dog followed Cory home, it marked the beginning of a truly amazing friendship.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of newts.

Explains why bald eagles became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.