Best Selling Books by Melissa Stewart

"Explains to young readers how to tell the difference between frogs and toads"--Provided by publisher.

Birds have been soaring through the air for millions of years. How Do Birds Fly? shows how these feathered marvels are able to flap their wings and take to the skies. Book jacket.

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

The seasons divide the year, one leading into another. The cold of winter gives way to the warmth of spring and the heat of summer. Then autumn arrives with its chilly air and colorful, falling leaves. Why Do the Seasons Change? traces this pattern, as Earth makes its slow journey through space. Book jacket.

"Learn about minerals, the Earth''s layers and plates, lava and more. Read jokes about all of these topics, and learn how to write your own"--

Can you tell the difference between a salamander and a lizard? Which one has wet skin? Which has dry skin? Readers find out all the tips to tell the difference between these two animals. Award-winning children''s author Melissa Stewart offers concise text paired with dazzling photographs. This book is a great addition to any library or classroom.

Chameleons are one of the most interesting animals in the world. How Do Chameleons Change Color? shows how these animals use their ability to change color to communicate, to adapt to the weather, and as camouflage. Book jacket.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

They both live in the ocean. They are both large, gray, and eat fish, but one is a shark and the other is a dolphin. How do you know which animal is which? Award-winning children''s author Melissa Stewart explains a few of the many differences between these animals. Stewart''s simple text is paired with stunning underwater photography to show readers just how different these animals really are.

Birds, fish, insects, and more. This book is filled with beautiful yellow animals. Emerging readers will be entertained by the variety of species while practicing the word yellow and a few other terms.

Do your readers know that honeybees have more than two eyes? Or that a giant squid''s eyes are bigger than dinner plates? This book helps readers to learn all about how animals use their eyes to look for food and to stay safe.

An examination of the phenomena of scientific principles behind the ability of fish to extract oxygen from water. Includes instructions for a related activity.

Explores the body''s secrets of muscles and bones in a fresh, innovative way.

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

Explores the body''s secrets of the brain and nerves in a fresh, innovative way.

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

Do your readers know that an elephant can use its trunk to pick up tree branches? Or that polar bears have the best sense of smell of any animal on Earth? Readers learn all about how animals use their noses to hunt, breathe, and stay safe.

Lue ja tutki maailmaa! Helppolukuinen tietopaketti vedestä sujuvasti lukeville! National Geographicin Luen itse -sarja tarjoaa tutkittua ja kiinnostavaa tietoa helposti lähestyttävässä muodossa. Taso 3 on sopiva sujuvasti lukeville. Kirjassa opitaan mielenkiintoisia ja tärkeitä asioita vedestä. Upeat valokuvat tukevat luettua ja opittua. Kirja on sujuvasti lukevien tietofanien lemppari!

"Learn about a variety of bugs including true bugs, beetles, moths, and bees. Read jokes about them, and learn how to write your own"--Provided by publisher.

Provides comprehensive information on the role hands, feet, arms, and legs play in the body science of humans and animals.

Alligators and crocodiles may look the same to you, but you might be surprised to learn just how different these animals are. Readers get a close up look at the differences between these animals with brilliant color photographs. This appealing new book will show young readers that alligators and crocodiles are not as similar as they appear. A perfect and exciting book for nonfiction reading, too.

Readers learn about everything from early arthropods to dinosaurs and early humans. After reading all the silly jokes, readers follow author Melissa Stewart''s directions to create their own jokes. Get readers ready to laugh and learn about science.

Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

This book takes an up close look at these beautiful insects. The ''Zoom Bubbles'' offer a closer look at different butterfly body parts including the eyes, antennae, and wings. Ample amounts of color photographs make it easy to understand exactly what the text is discussing.

Author Melissa Stewart explores the solar system. Readers will learn fascinating science facts about the solar system, including some about planets, sun, and asteroids. They''ll learn how to write their own solar system jokes.

Who knew so many animals were blue? This colorful exploration lets new readers practice their colors with vibrant photographs and simple text.

Bet you can''t name nine purple animals. Well, young readers will after they finish reading this book. This volume allows emerging readers to read simple text that corresponds to the photograph on the facing page.

Provides comprehensive information on the role the immune system plays in the body science of humans and animals.

Bats are mysterious creatures that gracefully cruise through the night sky. How Do Bats Fly in the Dark? reveals how they use echolocation to find their way and hunt for dinner. Book jacket.

Describes the life cycles of a variety of insects.

This colorful book allows emerging readers to read simple text that corresponds to the photograph on the facing page. This helps them practice their reading skills while they enjoy stunning color photographs of many animal species.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the swan.

Did your readers know that hippos have their ears on top of their heads? Or that the African elephant has the biggest ears of any animal? Readers learn all about how animals use their ears to stay safe.

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

Nothing is more beautiful than a rainbow arching across the sky. Why Do We See Rainbows? explains how we see colors and how light reflects and refracts insie a raindrop to produce a colorful spectrum. Book jacket.

Blast off on a trip to discover the fascinating world of meteors. In this image-packed book, kids will learn all about these objects hurtling through space—and into our atmosphere. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

Q: How do you catch an electric eel? A: With a lightning rod. Readers will discover interesting science facts about electricity and magnetism with author Melissa Stewart, and then learn some incredibly silly science jokes.