Owen, Ruth

A microscopic study of creatures that live on human bodies, such as head lice, eyelash mites, hookworms, and tapeworms.

A look at billions of galaxies, discussing spiral, barred, and elliptical galaxies, the Milky Way, dark matter, Andromeda, and more.

A look at asteroids and the asteroid belt, discussing space rocks, near-Earth objects, and more.

A look at supernovas, discussing the lives of stars, black holes, neutron stars, and more.

A look at quasars, discussing black holes, measuring in light years, the births of quasars, and more.

Teaches children about rocks and soil and provides step-by-step instructions for craft projects.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text explore how raccoon cubs learn how to find food and take care of themselves.

Examines the life cycle, physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of beluga whales. Features color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.

Examines the life cycle, physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of walruses. Features color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.

Examines the life cycle, physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and conservation status of musk oxen. Features color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.