Most Popular Books by Rebecca Stefoff

Describes the evolution, body structure, and behavior of dogs, and discusses their interaction with people.

"An examination of the origin, history, development, and impact of the submarine and related underwater exploration and transport technology"--Provided by publisher.

A critical exploration of magic, its history, and practitioners.

Describes the country of Zimbabwe.

Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of jellyfish and describes six different kinds.

"An exploration of the life cycle, diet, behavior, anatomy, and conservation status of turtles"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural habitat of various kinds of hummingbirds.

Animals communicate through a myriad of ways including body language and pheromones. This thoughtful book surrounding ethology and how animals communicate through smell, taste, sight, sound, and feel reveals the secrets and science behind animals. Elephants will show affection with each other by entwining their trunks. Kangaroos and rabbits thump their hind legs to warn others of impending danger. Explanative text by award-winning author Rebecca Stefoff and an extensive bibliography are included along with key scientific terms and phrases. Step-by-step guidance is provided for scientific observation of animal behavior which can create an energized and thought provoking classroom experience.

Termites are amazing builders. Some build mounds more than 15 feet above ground! How do they do that? These social insects live and work together in colonies. Each colony member has its own job. Discover how termites build their nests, communicate, and depend on one another to survive in their huge colonies.

Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of snakes and describes six different kinds.

Forensic Science Investigated takes young readers inside this fast-growing field, showing them how crime scene investigators and forensic specialists gather evidence, solve crimes, and even liberate innocent people who have been mistakenly imprisoned.

Presents the history of the Wild West through a variety of primary source images and documents, such as diary entries, newspaper accounts, public speeches, popular literature, and personal letters.

Monerans, the most numerous life-forms on earth, are better known as bacteria. They are prokaryotes, organisms that consist of a single cell without a nucleus. Invisible to ordinary sight, bacteria were discovered in the seventeenth century, after the invention of the microscope. Then, in the 1970s, scientists using the new tool of DNA sequencing discovered another group of prokaryotes called the archaea. The Moneran Kingdom explains the differences between bacteria and archaea-two of the three domains of life on Earth-and provides an overview of milestones in microbiology. The reader is introduced to the structure and life cycle of the prokaryotes, the role of bacteria in the origins of life on earth, and the many ways monerans influence life for human beings-from disease to digestion to decomposing waste. Bacteria may be "germs," but they are vital to our continued survival. Book jacket.

Details the American expansion into Texas and the far west from the late eighteenth- to the mid-nineteenth century, including information on the Oregon Trail, the war with Mexico, and the California gold rush.

Explores the folklore and facts connected with vampires, zombies, and shape-shifters such as werewolves.

Goliath Beetles are among the largest insects on Earth at about the size an adult hand. Learn about their history, behavior, lifecycle, and the conservation efforts that are being done to protect these huge bugs.

"A summary of the life cycle, diet, behavior, anatomy, and conservation status of deer"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and camouflage abilities of this unusual fish.

Whale Sharks are the most massive fish. Learn about their history, behavior, lifecycle, and the conservation efforts that are being done to protect these gentle giants of the sea.

Presents the lives and careers of six writers, including Stephen King, the American author famous for his horror novels and stories, including "The Shining," "Carrie," and "Misery."