New Releases by Melissa Stewart

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.

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.

Do your readers know that one sea star has hundreds of feet? Or that a camel has only two toes? Readers learn all about how animals use their feet to run, dig, and stay safe through this fun book.

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

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.

Discusses facts and myths about the ocean and ocean life, including whether the world''s oceans contain ten million tons of gold, whether blue whales are the loudest animals on Earth, and whether it is easier to float in the ocean than in a lake.

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.

"Provides comprehensive information on bees and the process of how they make honey"--Provided by publisher.

Fun and facts for children from one of the most trusted names in learning: the Smithsonian Institution.

Identifies seven different butterflies through a series of questions and answers. On board pages.

A look at earthquakes and volcanoes and why these destructive events occur.

Tells the story of how biologists unlocked the secrets of cells and revolutionized the way we look at living things.

"An examination of the phenomena and scientific principles behind plant growth"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the characteristics and importance of the five senses through text, illustrations, and activities.

Introduces the components of soil, patterns of change, and erosion.

Introduces common animals in everyday surroundings, their life cycles, and body parts.

Explains what atoms are and how they are combined to form elements that are important to everyday life.

Explains the concept of motion and how it affects the things we do.

Explains what fossils are, how they are formed, and where to find them.

Describes the life cycles of a variety of insects.

Provides an overview of soil, discussing its formation, composition, and uses.

Provides an overview of minerals including how they are formed, their characteristics, common kinds of minerals and their uses, and amazing mineral facts.

Provides an overview of crystals including their structure and composition, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.

Chronicles the life of Tim Berners-Lee from his birth in London to his development of the tools needed to view Web pages and provides information about how to become a comuter programmer.

Discover the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycle of fishes. A True Book: Animals series introduces young investigative readers to animal species, their habitats, unique abilities as well as an up-close look at the dangers these animals face today and find out how humans can help keep all animal species from disappearing forever. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.