Melissa Stewart is de auteur van meer dan 180 wetenschaps- en natuurboeken voor kinderen. Haar werken presenteren op boeiende wijze de wereld om ons heen en verkennen complexe natuurlijke verschijnselen op een toegankelijke manier. Met oog voor detail en duidelijke taal brengt ze de wonderen en mysteries van de natuur naar jonge lezers.
Take a journey to meet our MEGA-predators of the past, from the great T-rex to the lesser known giant ripper lizard, these creatures have never been so fascinating and ferocious. Packed with fearful facts, cool comparisons and a size chart!
"In Manâu National Park in Peru, an amazing fourteen different species of monkeys live together. That's more than in any other rainforest in the world! How can they coexist so well? Find out in this lyrical, rhyming picture book that explores each monkey's habits, diet, and home, illustrating how this delicate ecosystem and its creatures live together in harmony"--
They're SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get to know them and you'll find snakes private, quiet types who just want a cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forked tongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, these creatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and fun facts slip us inside their surprising world.
Explore the fascinating world of mini-mammals through an engaging nonfiction picture book that showcases these creatures at their actual size. Authored by Sibert Honoree Melissa Stewart and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies, the book combines adorable visuals with informative content, making it both educational and delightful for readers of all ages.
"This book sheds a surprising light on how seashells--the hard, protective outer layer that mollusks inhabit--serve tremendous purpose. This large group of marine animals needs shells for protection, feeding, transportation, anchorage, and more."-- Provided by publisher
This fascinating nonfiction picture book filled with stunning illustrations details the end of life for a whale, also known as a whale fall, when its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea.When a whale dies, its massive body silently sinks down, down, through the inky darkness, finally coming to rest on the silty seafloor. For the whale, it's the end of a 70-year-long life. But for a little-known community of deep-sea dwellers, it's a new beginning. First come the hungry hagfish, which can smell the whale from miles around. Then the sleeper sharks begin their prowl, feasting on skin and blubber. After about six months, the meat is gone. Year after year, decade after decade, the whale nourishes all kinds of organisms from zombie worms to squat lobsters to deep-sea microbes.This completely fascinating real-life phenomenon is brought to vivid and poetic life by nonfiction master Melissa Stewart and acclaimed illustrator Rob Dunlavey.
Describes how predators hunt, raise their young, and contribute to the food chain.
Describes the different types of dolphins, where they live, what they eat, etc.
Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world?
This updated edition offers a vibrant exploration of the fascinating world of birds, featuring new illustrations that enhance its visual appeal. It emphasizes the importance of bird conservation, encouraging readers to take action to protect these beautiful creatures.
