New Releases by Melissa Stewart

"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and conservation status of the rabbit"--Provided by publisher.

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

Check out cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book Meet a real Geologist See fabulous close-up photos Read extremely fun facts about rocks and minerals

Tells the story of how the science of classification has revolutionized the way we look at life on our planet.

"An examination of the phenomena and scientific principles behind plant growth"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

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

From friendly dolphins to giant pandas, from icebergs and glaciers to energy from the sun, from magnets to solids, liquids, and gases, Rookie Read-About Science is a natural addition to the primary-grade classroom with books that cover every part of the science curricula. Includes: animals, nature, scientific principles, the environment, weather, and much more!

Introduces the characteristics and importance of air.

What is a shadow? From day to nightThe reasons for the seasonsDoing more.

Introduces common animals in everyday surroundings, their life cycles, and body parts.

Introduces the parts of a plant, life cycles, and how they grow.

Introduces the concept of motion, including the three rules or laws that explain the motion of objects developed by scientist Sir Issac Newton.

Explains what atoms are and how they are combined to form elements that are important to everyday life.

Describes the life cycles of a variety of insects.

Explains what fossils are, how and where they can form, and where they can be found.

Provides an overview of minerals including how they are formed, their characteristics, common kinds of minerals and their uses, and amazing mineral facts.

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.

Provides an overview of sedimentary rocks, discussing their formation, location, identifying characteristics, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses.

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.

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.