Best Selling Books by Kathy Darling

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of lions, as well as some of the threats they face.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the giant lizards found only in Indonesia.

Describes the variety of microorganisms that inhabit the human body, especially the ones that are harmless or helpful, and how we interact with them in various ways.

Would you believe that you could throw an egg across the room without breaking it? Burn a candle underwater? We Dare You! is a gigantic collection of irresistible, easy-to-perform science experiments, tricks, bets, and games kids can do at home with everyday household objects. Thanks to the principles of gravity, mechanics, fluids, logic, geometry, energy, and perception, kids will find countless hours of fun with the selections included in this book.

Photographs and text describe some of the young animals that are found at the seashore, including the sea lion, green turtle, and pelican.

Photographs and text describe some of the young animals that are found in the frigid Arctic regions, including moose, foxes, walrus, porcupines, reindeer, and whales.

Describes more than sixty tricks based on scientific experiments described in the text.

A collection of science experiments and activities, arranged in such categories as "Physical Attractions, " "Curious Chemistry, " and "Freaky Fluids."

Describes the work done by veterinarians at the Elephant Hospital in Thailand, including helping pregnant and newborn elephants, elephants injured and abused in logging operations, and elephants with illnesses and infections.

Flannel boards based on ethnic folk tales.

An important resource, this book provides a short-course in nonlinear continuum mechanics, contains a brief account of electromagnetic wave theory and Maxwell''s equations as well as an introductory account of quantum mechanics, and presents a brief introduction to statistical mechanics of systems in thermodynamic equilibrium. Also included is information on continuum mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. The author approaches mechanics as the branch of physics and mathematical science concerned with describing the motion of bodies, including their deformation and temperature changes, under the action of forces, and if the study of the propagation of waves and the transformation of energy in physical systems are added, then the term mechanics does indeed apply to everything that is covered within the book.

As increasing numbers of toys disappear from his workshop, Santa engages a detective to solve the mystery.

Photographs and text describe some of the many unique young animals that live in the world''s rain forests, including frogs, iguanas, macaws, orangutans, and tigers.

Easy-to-do projects that encourage children to master two of childhood''s most basic challenges: learning the alphabet and building confidence in one''s creative ability.

Wanna bet you can make your pupils bigger by squeezing your neck? Slice an apple in midair with a hammer? The challenges in this book may seem impossible, but we bet you can do them all. And what''s more, you''ll have a ball in the process. What better way to learn about science!

Spring Bunny encounters three perplexing problems shortly before the Easter holiday.

Describes more than 60 impossible tricks, each based on scientific principles which are explained in acompanying text.

Every dog lover will want to own and proudly display this large format book that''s filled with beautiful color photos of American champions doing what they were bred to do. The mother-daughter, author-photographer team of Tara and Kathy Darling captures the essence of 82 best-loved breeds.

Go on location with Kathy and Tara Darling to study three species of lemurs in one of the last forests of Madagascar. These playful primates leap thirty feet in a bound, settle territorial disputes with stink fights, and sleep interlocked in purring "locomotive lines." In this unforgettable real-life adventure, readers get a face-to-face introduction to one of nature''s most fascinating endangered animals.

From A is for Afghan to Z is for Zaire dog, learning the alphabet was never so much fun! In this playful book for young readers and dog lovers alike, man''s best friend sits, rolls over, and even begs for reader attention. Fact boxes list each breed''s vital statistics while full-color photographs feature dogs and puppies in their most playful poses, as well as performing their favorite jobs. Guaranteed to wag your tail, this ABC book will have you panting for more.

Provides instructions for a variety of science activities outside, arranged by such categories as school, parks, and vehicles.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, eating habits, and predators of the walrus.

Photographs and brief text describe a variety of baby animals, some of whom are endangered, who make their homes in the desert.

Use nursery rhymes to get students to think mathematically.

This intriguing photo-essay captures these camouflage artists in their natural habitat on the island of Madagascar. Index.

Presents photographs and informative text about a different breed of cat for each letter of the alphabet.

Text and photographs describe the life history, physical characteristics, behavior, and underwater activities of the Florida manatee and how scientists and others are trying to save this endangered sea mammal.

Provides activites and lesson ideas of 6 themes from a variety of Mimi materials. Themes include: communication, energy, evolution, patterns of change, scale and structure, scientific method, systems and interactions.

A young girl plays games with two gorilla babies in the Bronx Zoo.

Describes how baby orangutans whose mothers have died are nurtured by human babysitters at Camp Leakey in the rain forests of Borneo, until they are ready to live in the wild.

Includes traffic and fire safety units, as well as ideas for learning addresses and phone numbers. Ages 3-6.