Best Selling Books by Darlyne Murawski

A close-up look at some familiar species we might find in our own houses as well as more exotic ones that live in tropical rain forests or make their homes underwater.

Updated, expanded, and buzzing with the latest information on all the wild, wacky, cool, and creepy insects and spiders that kids love, this is a must-have title for all young explorers! Get ready to meet even more incredible bugs in the second edition of Ultimate Bugopedia! Featuring snakeflies, the red fire ant, the Indian domino cockroach, and hundreds more, this expanded edition explores all your favorite creatures that creep, crawl, and climb. Wonder how different spiders make their webs? This book has you covered with facts, photos, and explanations of the six different types of webs! If you think caterpillars are cool and butterflies are beautiful, you won''t want to miss the section on metamorphosis. Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring completely updated facts and figures, parents, teachers, and young readers can be sure they''re getting the latest and greatest information on all things bugs. It''s the perfect fun-filled reference book for use at school or home.

Get up close and personal with creatures from the wild in this stunningly designed photographic book, shot by a National Geographic photographer. Each image offers an intimate view of an animal''s face that will engage and fascinate children of all ages. As they look again, they''ll learn about all sorts of wildlife and their fantastic features: a furry cat''s whiskers help it find its way in the dark; a chicken''s feathers protect its thin, sensitive skin; a chameleon''s eyes actually swivel; and an elephant uses its long trunk to pick up food and give itself a shower. The varied menagerie ranges from squirrels to starfish. It''s a truly appealing package.

Introduces readers to butterflies, describing how they transform from caterpillars, how they develop their wings, their behavior, and other related topics.

Presents close-up photographs of insect faces and describes some of their unique facial features, including compound eyes and pincher jaws.

Student Book

An introduction to the hidden worlds of popular insects profiles their habits, habitats, and diets while providing thematic spreads that share additional historical and geographical fun facts.