Gibbons, Gail

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens, as well as a discussion of how chickens are raised on farms.

Illustrations and simple text describe the characteristics, habitats, and life cycle of various species of snakes around the world.

Introduces, in text and illustrations, a variety of prehistoric animals whose fossilized remains have provided scientists with clues about their physical characteristics and the environment in which they lived.

Describes the many-years-long search for the treasure that went down with the Atocha, a Spanish galleon sunk off Florida in a hurricane in 1622. Includes facts about four other famous shipwrecks.

When two children visit Ike's Kite Shop they learn about kites and how to fly them. Includes instructions for building a kite.

Provides an explanation of what tornadoes are, how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near you.

Learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is coming your way.

Explains the origins, mythology, and folklore of the unicorn, and discusses the reasons why the mythical animals have retained their popularity throughout the ages.

Text and illustrations describe polar bears, including their physical characteristics, their habitat, their life cycle, and their adaptations to their surroundings.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.