New Releases by Diane Swanson

There are coyotes in the crosswalk and frogs in the swimming pool... raccoons on the fire escape and garter snakes in the garage. With all its many buildings, streets and parks, the city may be home to large populations of humans, but it is also home to wildlife. Peregrine falcons raise their young on high rises, red squirrels scold skaters from snow banks, and furry families of skunks move into vacant lots next door! All sorts of unique and wily wildlife have made themselves at home in the cracks and crannies of cities. Kids don''t have to go to the zoo to see animals that used to roam free -- they just have to recognize untamed city critters for what they are! Diane Swanson introduces young readers to ten furred, feathered, or scaly urban residents, exploring their successful adaptation to the concrete jungle -- how they move about, find food, communicate with each other, and make a home for themselves and their young. Douglas Penhale''s lively illustrations provide visual detail and delight for budding naturalists in the urban ecosystem.

This book tackles the weird questions about the human body that everyone’s curious about, but nobody seems able to answer 3/4 until now.

Presents a collection of stories about unusual animal behavior observed by scientists and provides trivia about the animal species involved.

A book on elephants including their habita, diet, and fun facts.

Through Paul Davidson''s powerful camera lens, see a fly the size of a man''s shoe, the 30,000-odd lenses in a dragonfly''s eyes, the hair on a bee''s legs and much more.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of wolverines.

A nursery of names for juvenile animals. Young mountain goats are called kids, just like young people. But who knew that baby mackerel were called spikes? Animal fan Diane Swanson did. In a book that''s both fact-filled and fun, Swanson unearths 11 animals and the words we use to describe their young. Some names really fit the bill. The frequent peeps of young pigeons, called squeakers, make them sound just like rubber toys. And baby mice, known as pinkies, really do resemble little fingers. But would you have guessed that baby eels are called flies? Baby animal names include: Cheetah cubs Goat kids Beetle grubs Pigeon squeakers Mosquito wigglers Mackerel spikes Duck flappers Skunk kits Mice pinkies Salmon fry Eel flies. Each playful profile offers fascinating facts and "Neat to Know" nuggets about the critters in question. The highly amusing artwork makes a delightful connection to each intriguing name. Cheetah Cubs and Beetle Grubs is sure to grab young animal enthusiasts and language lovers alike.

This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitats of spirit bears.

Chaque titre de cette collection propose une exploration de l''univers d''une espèce animale, dont sont dévoilés, en sept courts chapitres, les particularités physiques, la localisation géographique, le régime alimentaire, les moyens de communication, l''organisation sociale, les amours, les premiers pas dans le monde, etc. Le texte fouillé, fourmillant de faits étonnants et rédigé d''une plume soignée, se découpe sur des fonds pastel et est accompagné de très belles photographies. Ces dernières sont brièvement commentées par une légende s''insérant dans un phylactère. -- Un premier documentaire très bien conçu, dont la mise en pages aérée et la large typographie faciliteront la tâche aux apprentis lecteurs. [SDM].

Explores 11 animals and the curious collective nouns that describe them.

Explores the many ways water can be found on the planet, from rivers and oceans to raindrops and sweat.

A book to empower readers to continue exploring, imagining and discovering what science is all about.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various kinds of penguins.

This book invites children to explore the fascinating world of orangutans. Young readers can learn how baby orangutans spend up to eight years with their mothers, gradually gaining the independence to survive in the forest, and how they use their long arms to travel through the tree tops and build new nests each evening to sleep in. With their expressive faces and personalities, and their close genetic relationship to humans - with about 96 percent identical genes - they captivate us. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and natural defenses of the world''s largest land animals, the African and Asian elephants, with emphasis on their similarities and differences.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of frogs and toads.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of wild or feral horses.

Kangaroos are synonymous with Australia and instantly recognizable by their pouches, long tails and ability to travel by jumping. Children can learn details about how a kangaroo grows from a tiny joey in its mother''s pouch to an adult. They can discover that red kangaroos can be over 6 feet tall, weigh 190 pounds, jump up to 29 feet in a single leap and reach speeds of 30 miles per hour. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

Welcome to the World of Animals opens nature''s door to wildlife and invites young readers to step inside. This series introduces amazing animals in a family context--where they live, what they eat, how they play! Stunning photography and lively text make these books irresistible.

Tunnels! offers 10 true adventures that took place underground.

An illustrated fictional story based on true events about a balloon escape over the Berlin Wall -- Tamala and her family must outwit spies to create a balloon in order to escape over the wall dividing King Frick''s and King Frack''s kingdoms.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various kinds of penguins.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of foxes, emphasizing the development of fox pups.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and lie cycle of bald and golden eagles.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of beavers, emphasizing the development of beaver kits.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the only mammal with wings.