Perdew, Laura

"This field guide highlights 100 mammals found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each mammal and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--.

Looks at the twelve worst flood disasters in the world, providing facts and tips on how to stay safe during a flood.

Explores the strange adaptations that have helped mammals survive, including earwax that helps whales hear better, the star-nosed mole's touch-sensing nose tentacles, and the venomous platypus.

"Some birds construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense! Sound strange? . . . discover many of the unique adaptations of birds"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents machines designed by Goldberg, which were based on complicated chain reactions and used to accomplish simple tasks"--OCLC.

A prince planning a feast in his castle and a pirate preparing her ship for a treasure hunt clash after learning they share a fort, but soon imagine a new adventure for two.

". . . takes a look at the ways in which scientists are working to save animals from disease, human encroachment, and invasive species across the world"--Provided by publisher.

Biodiversity is found everywhere on the planet--on land, in the water, and even in extreme environments such as ice and volcanoes. All of this biodiversity on Earth helps keep the planet in balance. Biodiversity is also important to humans because it provides food, shelter, clothing, medicines, and more. However, the rates of biodiversity loss are increasing because of human activities. Climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, over-exploitation--these are all critical threats to biodiversity. There are, however, ways to slow or stop this loss through conservation and sustainable development.

"Explains why wetlands are at risk and how people are combating wetland destruction due to development and agriculture. This title also explores the science behind how wetlands are formed, store carbon, and clean wastewater"--Provided by publisher.

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The California Droughtshines a light on California's lengthy and devastating dry period. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind climate change, groundwater, and human water use patterns, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's causes and effects, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.