Humphrey, Natalie

Color photographs and simple text describe the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of ducks and their babies.

". . . Young readers will learn how [tiger sharks and praying mantises have] adapted to their home[s] in the wild . . ."--Provided by publisher.

What is the biggest amphibian in the entire world? The giant salamander! This endangered water monster is a master at camouflaging into its wet home. Lurking in underwater crevasses and beneath rocks, the giant salamanders are so tough to spot, even scientists have a hard time studying them! Young readers will love learning more about this massive creature. With brilliant photographs paired with approachable text, even the most reluctant readers will love discovering the mysterious lives of Chinese giant salamanders!.

"The closest planet to the sun, Mercury, is difficult for scientists to study! However, scientists have figured out ways to get up close to the mysterious Mercury. Young readers will discover why Mercury doesn't have moons and what we've learned from our missions to Mercury"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn about the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter.

"Saturn is famous for its large rings that can be seen even from Earth through a telescope. But that's not the only thing that makes this planet amazing! Saturn, just like Jupiter, is also considered to be a gas giant, and is one of the lightest planets in our solar system. Young adventurers will love learning the fun facts about this strange planet while they discover more about the ringed planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Scientists believe that Mars may have been like the Earth in the past. In fact, they believe Mars may have had water! Our next-door neighbor in space, young readers will love reading about the red planet. Discover not only what we already know about this planet, but also the hopes that scientists have for future missions! Young readers will put themselves in the shoes of astronauts as they discover what makes Mars so much like Earth and interesting to scientists!"--Provided by publisher.

"Our home planet, there's no other planet (that we know of!) just like Earth. This blue marble in space has living creatures, breathable air, deep blue oceans, and a range of lifeforms not found on any other planet. But that isn't the only thing that makes Earth amazing!"--Provided by publisher.

Explores what an aircraft carrier is and what makes it a mega machine.

Explores what a submarine is and what makes it a mega machine.