Best Selling Books by Melissa Stewart

"Explains to young readers how to tell the difference between frogs and toads"--Provided by publisher.

Birds have been soaring through the air for millions of years. How Do Birds Fly? shows how these feathered marvels are able to flap their wings and take to the skies. Book jacket.

Can you tell the difference between a salamander and a lizard? Which one has wet skin? Which has dry skin? Readers find out all the tips to tell the difference between these two animals. Award-winning children''s author Melissa Stewart offers concise text paired with dazzling photographs. This book is a great addition to any library or classroom.

Chameleons are one of the most interesting animals in the world. How Do Chameleons Change Color? shows how these animals use their ability to change color to communicate, to adapt to the weather, and as camouflage. Book jacket.

They both live in the ocean. They are both large, gray, and eat fish, but one is a shark and the other is a dolphin. How do you know which animal is which? Award-winning children''s author Melissa Stewart explains a few of the many differences between these animals. Stewart''s simple text is paired with stunning underwater photography to show readers just how different these animals really are.

An examination of the phenomena of scientific principles behind the ability of fish to extract oxygen from water. Includes instructions for a related activity.

Do your readers know that honeybees have more than two eyes? Or that a giant squid''s eyes are bigger than dinner plates? This book helps readers to learn all about how animals use their eyes to look for food and to stay safe.

"Learn about minerals, the Earth''s layers and plates, lava and more. Read jokes about all of these topics, and learn how to write your own"--

Explores the body''s secrets of muscles and bones in a fresh, innovative way.

Explores the body''s secrets of the brain and nerves in a fresh, innovative way.

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

"Discover how different animals use their noses to smell and breathe and more"--

Alligators and crocodiles may look the same to you, but you might be surprised to learn just how different these animals are. Readers get a close up look at the differences between these animals with brilliant color photographs. This appealing new book will show young readers that alligators and crocodiles are not as similar as they appear. A perfect and exciting book for nonfiction reading, too.

In this nature-themed picture book, nonfiction expert Melissa Stewart and illustrator Amy Hevron offer an inviting peek into tree holes and the amazing animals that inhabit them. Imagine this: one day you''re walking through the woods and spot a tree hole large enough to slip inside. So you do. And you wonder, what kind of creature lived here? In this science and nature-themed picture book, nonfiction expert Melissa Stewart and illustrator Amy Hevron offer up an inviting peek into the secret world of tree hole dwellers. From black bears to tree frogs and bobcats, it''s surprising just who you''ll find! A main text gives general information about tree holes ("a treehole can be a daytime den") and a secondary text provides more detail. This inviting look at trees, tree holes, and fascinating animals is sure to be a classroom and kid favorite.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Readers learn about everything from early arthropods to dinosaurs and early humans. After reading all the silly jokes, readers follow author Melissa Stewart''s directions to create their own jokes. Get readers ready to laugh and learn about science.

"Learn about a variety of bugs including true bugs, beetles, moths, and bees. Read jokes about them, and learn how to write your own"--Provided by publisher.

This book takes an up close look at these beautiful insects. The ''Zoom Bubbles'' offer a closer look at different butterfly body parts including the eyes, antennae, and wings. Ample amounts of color photographs make it easy to understand exactly what the text is discussing.

Who knew so many animals were blue? This colorful exploration lets new readers practice their colors with vibrant photographs and simple text.

Provides comprehensive information on the role the immune system plays in the body science of humans and animals.

Bats are mysterious creatures that gracefully cruise through the night sky. How Do Bats Fly in the Dark? reveals how they use echolocation to find their way and hunt for dinner. Book jacket.

This colorful book allows emerging readers to read simple text that corresponds to the photograph on the facing page. This helps them practice their reading skills while they enjoy stunning color photographs of many animal species.

The seasons divide the year, one leading into another. The cold of winter gives way to the warmth of spring and the heat of summer. Then autumn arrives with its chilly air and colorful, falling leaves. Why Do the Seasons Change? traces this pattern, as Earth makes its slow journey through space. Book jacket.

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Birds, fish, insects, and more. This book is filled with beautiful yellow animals. Emerging readers will be entertained by the variety of species while practicing the word yellow and a few other terms.

Blast off on a trip to discover the fascinating world of meteors. In this image-packed book, kids will learn all about these objects hurtling through space—and into our atmosphere. This level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!

Q: How do you catch an electric eel? A: With a lightning rod. Readers will discover interesting science facts about electricity and magnetism with author Melissa Stewart, and then learn some incredibly silly science jokes.

This fascinating nonfiction picture book filled with stunning illustrations details the end of life for a whale, also known as a whale fall, when its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea. Winner of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books • An ALA Notable Children’s Book • A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids When a whale dies, its massive body silently sinks down, down, through the inky darkness, finally coming to rest on the silty seafloor. For the whale, it''s the end of a 70-year-long life. But for a little-known community of deep-sea dwellers, it''s a new beginning. First come the hungry hagfish, which can smell the whale from miles around. Then the sleeper sharks begin their prowl, feasting on skin and blubber. After about six months, the meat is gone. Year after year, decade after decade, the whale nourishes all kinds of organisms from zombie worms to squat lobsters to deep-sea microbes. This completely fascinating real-life phenomenon is brought to vivid and poetic life by nonfiction master Melissa Stewart and acclaimed illustrator Rob Dunlavey.

The Gross and Goofy Body series takes readers on a fresh and innovative journey through the body, giving them a fascinating view into all the weird and interesting things about human and animal bodies. Written in a fun, kid-friendly tone, and arranged in lively, illustration-full spreads rather than chapters, the Gross and Goofy Body couples gross and goofy facts about the body with serious science. Each book explores a new area or function of the body, from bones to nerves to sneezing and passing gas. Each spread is packed with visuals, including scientific photos as well as fun illustrations. a note from the author tells readers how information was gathered, and a find out more section includes websites and books.

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Describes different types of ants and their behavior.

Provides comprehensive information on the role hands, feet, arms, and legs play in the body science of humans and animals.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the swan.

The latest updated edition of this fact-filled, colorful look at the amazing world of butterflies, which includes two brand new illustrations and a call to action to protect these creatures and their habitats. In simple yet informative language, A Place for Butterflies introduces young readers to the basic facts about butterflies, including how they transform from caterpillars to butterflies, where they live, what they eat, and how they benefit plants and animals. Sidebars throughout the book contain information about how human action has harmed butterflies in the past, and the many ways people can protect certain butterfly populations, like by preserving forests and meadows and cutting down on pesticide use. Also included are pointers on how readers can help butterflies in their own neighborhood.

Explores the body''s secrets of hair and nails in a fresh, innovative way.

Author Melissa Stewart explores the solar system. Readers will learn fascinating science facts about the solar system, including some about planets, sun, and asteroids. They''ll learn how to write their own solar system jokes.

Have your readers ever seen a bee up close? What does it look like? How does it eat? What is its life cycle? When readers check out the ''Zoom Bubbles'' on every spread of this book, readers will get an up close peek at this insect''s body, eyes, antennae, wings, and more.