Fliess, Sue

"There are about three thousand different kinds of cicadas but only the males make the sound we know. Some cicadas appear every year but other kinds only show up every seventeen years, but no one knows why. And there can be trillions of them! Interesting facts and a rhythmic, rhyming verse combine with colorful illustrations to portray one of the most fascinating insects in the world"--.

When she realizes that her feet have grown, a young hippo is allowed to choose which new shoes to buy.

Will you meet a turkey this Thanksgiving? If you do, will you be ready to help hide him as a special pet until he can find his flock again? By being helpful, friendly, and smart, you can help your new turkey friend get back to his family in the wild by disguising him as you search! So, grab some supplies-scissors, colored paper, glue, and and string-and get ready to make a mask to keep your turkey friend safe. Then be you can work together to hide him until he can find his family flock!.

Owen and his team of volcanologists journey to Iceland to determine whether a famous volcano will erupt again.

Maggie and her team of marine biologists dive into the ocean with a pod of humpback whales to record their songs and learn about how whales communicate. Includes information on marine biology and the scientific method.

When space debris damages the International Space Station's solar panels, Jos? and his crew learn that they must be ready for anything while living in space.

Sam and his team of archaeologists find and study ancient objects while on a dig at Angkor Wat, and later in the lab they use dating techniques to calculate the age of the artifacts they find.

Kai and his team of zoologists journey to Yellowstone National Park to study wolves.

"There are about three thousand different kinds of cicadas but only the males make the sound we know. Some cicadas appear every year but other kinds only show up every seventeen years, but no one knows why. And there can be trillions of them! Interesting facts and a rhythmic, rhyming verse combine with colorful illustrations to . . . [provided information on cicadas]"--Provided by publisher.

"Halloween is about getting together with friends and family, choosing costumes, and trick-or-treating! Sometimes spooky, always delicious! But would you be brave enough to investigate strange noises? If you are, you may just meet a friendly ghost who only wants to be part of the fun! Be kind and include them in your trick-or-treating adventure and you may make a new friend! They'll be sure to enjoy the thrill of going out on Halloween night. So, grab some supplies--scissors, fabric, markers, and a partner--and get ready to make a costume for the biggest candy event of the year"--Publisher.