Sexton, Colleen A.

"Delaware's history is rooted in America's beginning, but the state has come a long way since its colonial days! This fact-filled title covers Delaware's history, people, land, and . . . more through . . . text and . . . facts. Features highlight inventions developed in the state, profile a famous Delawarean, introduce a tasty recipe, and lay out the state's . . . important historic moments"--Provided by publisher.

"Students can learn about Alaska's industries, native peoples, history, and . . . sports in this informative title. Features highlight inventions from the state, map out . . . places, and introduce an . . . animal"--Provided by publisher.

Describes squids, a sea creature of a variety of sizes and focuses on its physical characteristics, behaviors, diets, and their defense mechanisms of speed and ability to change color.

Contains facts and information about sea lions accompanied by photographs of real sea lions in their natural habitats.

Uses simple, easy-to-follow text to describe the physical characteristics of salmon and chronicle their life cycle from egg to adult. Includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"Nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is a peninsula surrounded by tropical waters. Popular with tourists seeking sand and sun, the state is also home to a varied landscape and plenty of cultural diversity. This . . . title covers Florida's landscape, people, and history"--Provided by publisher.

". . . images accompany information about Washington, D.C. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and color photographs introduce readers to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of walruses.

A platypus leaves its burrow and waddles towards a river. It dives down and pokes the muddy bottom with its flat bill. The platypus surfaces to eat its catch and dives again! Whether on land or underwater, platypuses are awesome!.

The sun sets, and an aye-aye wakes up! This creature was once thought to be extinct, but it still survives in colonies in the forests of Madagascar. Learn all about how the awesome aye-aye survives the forest at night.