New Releases by Meish Goldish

Offers a look inside the Coast Guard''s basic training from orientation to graduation.

Offers a look inside the U.S. Army''s basic combat training from orientation to graduation.

Contains real-life stories about the toy fox terrier as well as its history and relationship to the animal''s current size, physical and mental characteristics, and suitability as a pet.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of salamanders.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this huge marine mammal.

Learn all about amazing water frogs, what they eat, what they do, and how they live.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the tiger shark.

Discusses the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of newts.

Describes the behavior, physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of Siberian tigers.

Describes different types of large trucks, including information on their dimensions, weight, performance, and uses in transportation and entertainment.

Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the moray eel.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of stonefish.

If you see a shark lurking beneath the ocean’s surface, get out of the water! These lethal predators have powerful jaws and sharp teeth that can shred flesh and cut through bone. Given this fact, it’s no surprise that a shark bite can be deadly. Each year, unsuspecting swimmers die from attacks. Packed with spectacular photos and interesting facts, Shark: The Shredder introduces kids to the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these dangerous fish. A narrative format will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Introduces the parts and functions of different kinds of earthmoving machinery.

Introduces foods containing spiders, centipedes, and scorpions, including a map showing the countries where insect-based dishes are eaten.

Given their ability to learn tricks, it’s little wonder that poodles became popular in America as circus performers. Once audiences saw these amazing little dogs, they became very desirable pets. And great pets they make—they’re smart, loyal, and they don’t shed. It’s little wonder that they are probably the most popular small dog in America, according to the American Kennel Club’s rankings. Toy Poodle: Oodles of Fun is a narrative treat for dog lovers that includes amazing, real-life stories about these little pups while also recounting the breed’s history and its relationship to the animal’s physical characteristics, personality, and suitability as a pet.

Learn about the wide variety of bug dishes that are cooked--and eaten--by people from different cultures all around the globe.

Was it too late to save the California condor? For thousands of years, these amazing birds soared above North America. Yet by the mid-1900s, hunting and contaminated food supplies had pushed condors to the brink of extinction. Could scientists and wildlife officials find a way to help the California condor survive? In California Condors: Saved by Captive Breeding, children relive the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in to save this remarkable creature when all seemed lost. Through this true tale of wildlife survival, kids discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the country’s endangered wildlife.

Biography of America''s greatest competitive swimmer, Michael Phelps.

Introduces mammals commonly eaten such as squirrels, camels, mice, bats, and dogs, including a map showing the countries where mammal dishes are eaten.

Introduces jumping spiders, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Introduces the trapdoor spider, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Discusses the use of horses in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association''s monitoring of their treatment.

A grasshopper can jump 20 times the length of its body. If people had legs that strong, they could easily hop over two school buses in one jump! This is just one of the many surprising facts children will discover as they explore the fascinating world of these little leapers. Large, eye-popping photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of this unique invertebrate.

Introduces the stink bug, describing its physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Describes how orangutans use their intelligence to find food and stay safe.

Introduces stick insects or "walkingsticks," describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.

Was it too late to save the Florida manatee? For thousands of years, this gentle sea creature had lived peacefully in the warm waters around Florida. Yet by the 1970s, years of hunting and boating accidents had pushed the animal to the brink of extinction. Would people find a way to help the manatee survive? In Florida Manatees: Warm Water Miracles, children relive the inspiring and heroic efforts of people who stepped in to save this remarkable creature when all seemed lost. Through this true tale of wildlife survival, children discover the bold and creative ideas that Americans and their government have used to protect and care for the country’s endangered wildlife. Full-color photographs and a habitat map enrich this heartfelt story of conservationism and courage.

Explains why bald eagles became an endangered species, and describes the efforts of scientists to bring them back from the brink of extinction.