New Releases by Natalie Lunis

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

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.

Why would anyone welcome a potbellied pig into their home? Aren’t pigs dirty, smelly animals? No way! In fact, potbellied pigs are clean, intelligent, and fun-loving pets. They can even be trained to do some tricks and walk on a leash. These playful porkers are no ordinary pets! A potbellied pig might be an unusual choice for an animal companion, but love comes in all kinds of packages. How can kids find out whether a pig is the right pet for them? Potbellied Pigs explores the responsibilities and rewards of caring for this pet through real-life anecdotes and practical advice. Engaging narrative text and vivid, eye-popping photos of these unique creatures will keep young readers turning the pages to find out more.

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

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

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 Portuguese man-of-war.

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

An introduction to the lowly earthworm, which--though thought of as gross--is one of the most important animals on the earth.

Gives the history, physical appearance, and personality of Dachshunds.

Gives the history, physical appearance, and personality of Chihuahas.

Profiles the Jack Russell terrier.

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

A discussion of the black widow spider, the most dangerous kind of spider in the United States.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight giant sea reptiles.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight pet-sized dinosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight pterosaurs.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of eight predatory dinosaurs.

Sea slugs are able to hide by changing the color of their bodies. How? They eat something that is a different color. This is just one of many surprising facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these slimy creatures. In Slimy Sea Slugs, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unusual and unique underwater invertebrates.

Sea stars don''t have a head or a brain, yet they are still able to hunt for food. How? The answer is just one of many fascinating facts children will discover as they enter the weird and watery world of these headless creatures. In Prickly Sea Stars, large, colorful photos and clear, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent readers as they learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these unusual and unique underwater invertebrates.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sea slugs.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about squids.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about jellyfish.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about crabs.

Text and photographs present amazing facts about sponges.