Roumanis, Alexis

In Mercury, early readers learn about the planet Mercury and its role in our solar system.

"Did you know that the blue marlin uses its spear-like nose to kill prey and protect itself from predators? The blue marlin can also travel at speeds of more than 50 miles (80 kilometers) per hour due to grooves on its pelvic fins. Discover more about this intriguing underwater dweller in Blue Marlin, a Giants of the Ocean book"--Back cover.

From baboons to mandrills and chimpanzees to gorillas, Amazing Primates introduces young readers to some of the most fascinating primates on Earth. Readers will explore the history, natural habitats, physical features, diets, myths and legends, and life cycles of the worlds most fascinating primates. Did you know that baboons live in large groups called troops? There can be as many as 300 baboons in a single troop.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to pet turtles, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to pet spiders, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to pet snakes, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to pet chinchillas, discussing its life cycle, how to care for them, and more.

An introduction to giant octopuses, discussing their life cycle, where they live, what they eat and more.

Photographs and simple text share facts and information about komodo dragons, describing their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and related topics.