New Releases by Natalie Lunis

Learn how to make banana bread by following a recipe.

Featuring a "Then and Now" section of information, this book describes the illnesses and deaths of people who had entered King Tut''s tomb in 1922.

Describes the pronghorn, the fastest-running animal in North America, including its habitat, how it avoids predators, and the history of conservation of the animal.

Describes the anatomical features that make the California sea lion the fastest animal in the water, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

Describes the anatomical features that make the cheetah the fastest animal on land, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

Describes the anatomical features that make the greyhound the fastest dog in the world, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal in the world. It can fly at a speed of 68 miles per hour, and it can dive through the air at an even more amazing speed: 200 miles per hour! The falcons make these high-speed dives in order to catch other birds for food. They attack their prey in midair! These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover in the thrilling world of these swift birds of prey. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help peregrine falcons reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the peregrine falcon’s top speed to that of fastballs and roller coasters.

The black spiny-tailed iguana can run at a maximum speed of 21 miles per hour, making it the world’s fastest lizard! These iguanas are also agile climbers and will race up trees to find the leaves, fruit, and flowers that make up most of their diet. These are some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they learn all about these speedy lizards. Eye-popping photos and clear, easy-to-read text will engage emergent readers as they discover the anatomical features that help iguanas reach fast speeds. A "Speed-o-Meter" graphic compares the black spiny-tailed iguana’s top speed to that of other animals.

Whoosh! From falcons that zoom through the sky faster than a roller coaster to cheetahs that can outrun a horse, young children are about to meet some of the fastest animals in the world. Full-color photos and clear, simple text bring beginning readers face-to-face with these amazing speed demons. In addition, children learn where the animals live, how they stay safe, and the different ways their bodies are built to help them reach their record-breaking speeds.

The alarm sounds and Lyric bolts into action. Lyric knows just what to do in an emergency. She is a service dog who has been trained to help her owner out of danger. She knocks off the phone receiver and presses the key, calling 911--and saving her owner''s life! Lyric isn''t the only smart dog in the kennel. People are discovering why dogs really are man''s best friend. In Dogs, kids will read many exciting stories of dogs displaying their amazing intelligence. From saving lives, detecting cancer, and communicating using body language, dogs are surprising people with their intelligence and ingenuity. Full-color photographs, a diagram of animal intelligence features, and lively canine anecdotes will engage every smart child.

This book is about the co-dependent relationship, or partnership, between plants and animals.

Introduces tree frogs, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, common predators, defense mechanism, and the dangers they face from pollution and climate change.

Introduces katydids, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle.

Describes green tree frogs, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and ability to evade their predators by blending into their environment.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the red kangaroo, the world''s largest marsupial.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the capybara, the world''s largest rodent.

Describes the characteristics, diet, behavior, and life cycle of killer whales.

Introduces the three-toed sloth, including information on its green camouflage, its habitat, and its life cycle.

Introduces the green iguana, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior, and discussing the care and diet that it needs if it is kept as a pet.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the blue-ringed octopus.

Introduces the miniature horse, describing its physical characteristics, history, and behavior, and discussing the care and diet that it needs.

Introduces the furry ferret, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior, and discussing the care and diet that it needs if it is kept as a pet.

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

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of centipedes.

Describes the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of the Portuguese man-of-war.