New Releases by Natalie Lunis

Describes the characteristics, diet, behavior, and life cycle of killer whales.

Three-toed sloths have a clever way of protecting themselves from nature''s fiercest predators. Sloths have green algae growing on their brown fur, helping them blend in with the mossy bark of the trees they live in. This camouflage conceals them from their enemies. The three-toed sloths 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 three-toed sloths are adapted for survival. A section of the book highlights other animals that are camouflaged to look like the trees in their environment.

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.

Why would anyone welcome a potbellied pig into their home? Aren’t pigs dirty, smelly animals? No way! In fact, potbellied pigs are clean, intelligent, and fun-loving pets. They can even be trained to do some tricks and walk on a leash. These playful porkers are no ordinary pets! A potbellied pig might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find out whether a pig is the right pet for them? Potbellied Pigs explores the responsibilities and rewards of caring for this pet 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.

Introduces the miniature horse, describing its physical characteristics, history, and behavior, and discussing the care and diet that it needs.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the box jellyfish.

Introduces the furry ferret, 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 Portuguese man-of-war.

An introduction to the lowly earthworm, which--though thought of as gross--is one of the most important animals on the earth.

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

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

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

Profiles the Jack Russell terrier.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 sea slugs.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about jellyfish.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about squids.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about crabs.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sponges.