New Releases by Natalie Lunis

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the capybara, the world''s largest rodent.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the red kangaroo, the world''s largest marsupial.

A green iguana isn’t exactly cute or cuddly. From the sharp spines on its back to the flap of skin drooping below its jaw, it looks like an animal nobody could love. Thousands of pet owners in the United States would disagree, however! A green iguana might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find out whether this lizard is the right pet for them? Green Iguanas explores the responsibilities and rewards of caring for a pet iguana through real-life anecdotes and practical advice. Engaging narrative text and vivid, eye-popping photos of these unique creatures will keep young readers turning the pages to find out more.

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

Gives the history, physical appearance, and personality of Dachshunds.

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

Profiles the Jack Russell terrier.

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

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight pet-sized dinosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight giant sea reptiles.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight pterosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight predatory dinosaurs.

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.

What happens when a crab loses a leg? It grows a new one! This is just one of many surprising facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these amazing creatures. In Crawling Crabs, 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.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about squids.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sponges.

Travel with Luis and his team as they hunt for fossils.

Describes ostriches, discussing where and how they live and their size, important body parts, defensive behavior, and babies.

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

Student Book

Student Book

Student Book

Travel along with Sue Hendrickson as she uncovers the remains of a huge dinosaur.

Student Book