New Releases by Natalie Lunis

How do katydids protect themselves from predators like birds, spiders, and snakes? These insects have wings that look just like leaves on a tree, helping them disappear into their surroundings. Hungry animals often pass right by the camouflaged creatures, missing out on a tasty treat. The katydids stay safe by hiding in plain sight! Packed with fascinating facts and photos that will test children''s detective skills, this book will engage emergent readers as they learn how katydids are adapted for survival. A section of the book highlights other insects that are camouflaged to look like the plants in their environment.

Describes green tree frogs, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and ability to evade their predators by blending into their environment.

Introduces the three-toed sloth, including information on its green camouflage, its habitat, and its life cycle.

This book is about the co-dependent relationship, or partnership, between plants and animals.

Introduces the green iguana, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior, and discussing the care and diet that it needs if it is kept as a pet.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the blue-ringed octopus.

Introduces the potbellied pig, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior, and discussing the care and diet that it needs if it is kept as a pet.

Thinking about getting a new pet? How would you like to be the first person on your block to have a potbellied pig? Or perhaps you¿d rather cuddle up with a furry ferret. Miniature horses are fun to have around¿just make sure you¿ve got a large backyard. As children are about to discover, the world of pets is a lot bigger than just cats and dogs. Vivid, eye-popping photographs and fascinating information will amaze young readers as they learn about the history of how these unusual animals became pets, what it takes to give them a good home, and most importantly¿how to decide whether the animals are the right pets for their families.

They’re fast, smart, and super-energetic. They also love the sound of their own voices, being recreational barkers. What are they? Jack Russell terriers! In this fun romp through the world of JRTs, kids will discover how these dogs shine as media stars and as the beloved pets of everyday owners. Readers will meet Buddy, for example, who has learned to surf in California. And then there’s Freddie, an English JRT who rides a pony named Daisy two or three times a day! Jack Russell Terrier: Bundle of Energy is a narrative treat for dog lovers that includes amazing, real-life stories about these little pups while also recounting the breed’s history and its relationship to the animal’s physical characteristics, personality, and suitability as a pet.

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of centipedes.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the Portuguese man-of-war.

Introduces scorpions, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

A discussion of the black widow spider, the most dangerous kind of spider in the United States.

Jellyfish don’t have eyes. They don’t have brains, either. So how do they catch food and stay safe from enemies? The answers are just some of the fascinating facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these gooey sea creatures. In Gooey Jellyfish, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unusual and unique underwater invertebrates.

Sea slugs are able to hide by changing the color of their bodies. How? They eat something that is a different color. This is just one of many surprising facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these slimy creatures. In Slimy Sea Slugs, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unusual and unique underwater invertebrates.

Sea stars don''t have a head or a brain, yet they are still able to hunt for food. How? The answer is just one of many fascinating facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these headless creatures. In Prickly Sea Stars, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unusual and unique underwater invertebrates.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sponges.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sea slugs.

Follow Paul Sereno''s 1997 excavation in the desert, revealing facts about this giant prehistoric croc that lived and fought among the dinosaurs.

In Komodo Dragon, young readers follow Komodo dragons living in the small islands of Indonesia as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and predatory behavior. Age-appropriate text paired with colorful photographs will engage young readers as they discover how the world''s biggest lizard adapts to its environment for survival. Komodo Dragon includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed diagram that compares the animal''s super size to something familiar in kids'' own lives.

Presents some basic facts about rocks and geology to students in the lower grades.

"Watching the night sky. What have you seen when you''ve looked at the night sky? Does the moon always look the same? Have you even seen a shooting star?"--Back cover.