New Releases by Christina Wilsdon

"Is your first and second favorite animal a horse? Is your bedroom covered with horse posters on your walls and your shelves? Would you rather muck out a stall than clean your room? This book is for you! This is the only comprehensive book about everything a horse-crazy girl needs to know about horses. You''ll learn everything from the different breeds of horses, to how a horse''s body works, to the quirky little things that make the horse the BEST animal ever. Author Christina Wilsdon even shares ideas for horse-themed parties, and suggestions for the best horse movies to watch with your friends. And that''s just the beginning." --

"Fromtsunamisandseaturtlestoriptidesandreefs,learnallaboutthe creatures,science, and ecology of ouroceans,whichcovermoreoftheplanetthan allthecontinents andare justas important! Travelthroughallpartsoftheocean tolearnhow itaffectsof ourworld, includingstorms andclimate. Amazingfacts,photos,illustrations,anddiagramsarefoundthroughoutthis book,along with conservationtips,weird-but-truefacts,andaminioceanatlas. Challenges tothe healthof our ocean anditscreaturesarealsopresentedalong with whatpeople aredoing tokeep itpristine forgenerations tocome"--

Insects that look like leaves, snakes that play dead, fish that fly, and toads with poisonous skin--these creatures are among many that defend themselves in fascinating ways. Animal Defenses presents the wide variety of physical and behavioral adaptations used by animals and insects in their struggle to survive and shows how scientists continue to make new discoveries about the age-old maneuvering between predator and prey.

This fun, smart guide answers kids'' questions as it takes them on a journey through the human body and all its systems. The book is sprinkled throughout with plenty of health tips, top-10 lists, simple experiments, and weird-but-true wacky details. Full color.

Easy-to-read text and full-color photographs depict the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of seals.

This informative series teaches readers about various animals found in the wild

Looks into the science behind refrigerators and the reasons for their popularity, including their history and the ways they have changed over the years.

Even though a hippopotamus might look silly, meeting one in the wild is no laughing matter. Hippos are fierce and powerful creatures who are quick to protect themselves. Learn all about these giant animals--what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.

Introduces pigs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and life on the farm.

Explains where deer live, how they avoid danger, why some have antlers and many more facts about deer.

From the sea to the desert, turtles can be found in almost every part of the world. Each type of turtle has its own incredible features. Find out what they eat, where they lay their eggs, and how they use their shells to hide from predators.

Presents an introduction to monkeys, discussing their physical characteristics, different types, eating habits, communication skills, and future threats to their existence.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of polar bears and discusses the steps that are being taken to protect them.

Presents an introduction to zebras, discussing their physical characteristics, different types, herding behavior, life cycle, and future threats to the Grevy and mountain zebras.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of horses.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of cats.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of snakes.

Emma the country mouse and Henry the city mouse are led on a hike through the Cascade Mountains to track down Bigfoot, and along the way they learn about the state of Washington.

Emma the country mouse and Henry the city mouse learn about Ohio as they visit Cedar Point Amusment Park, one of the biggest amusement parks in the world.

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Big Books 8 Titles

A visual guide to the natural science of insects which includes information on the ten most common orders, pollination, and life-cycles; also works as a field guide.

Examines dinosaurs and helps the young reader with different aspects of science while teaching them important reading skills.

Describes what a whale is and the different types of whales.

"A Children''s Television Workshop book."