New Releases by Susan K. Mitchell

Armored skin, bony plates, and shells are key defenses animals employ to survive in their natural surroundings. By examining the many forms animal armor can take, readers will have the opportunity to explore the physical makeup of turtle shells, armadillo bands, and millipede exoskeletons, among others. They''ll learn how animals use their armor to protect against specific predators. Lively fact boxes, along with sidebars and accessible descriptions of current scientific research, help students discover the more unusual aspects of animal armor. Full-color photographs of the animals and close-ups of their special features enhance the narrative while a list of recent books and websites encourage further exploration of the topic.

Animals have evolved a wide range of defenses to keep them safe from other animals that want to eat them. This volume explores the many defenses animals employ to protect themselves, including porcupine quills, insect stingers, and the flying hooves of zebras. Through full-color photographs and fun facts that accompany the fascinating and informative text, readers will learn how animals use their unique designs to survive another day. Sidebars provide more details on interesting points and a list of recent books and educational websites encourages students to do more in-depth research of their own.

Animals have many different ways to protect themselves from their enemies. Only a few have the amazing ability to regrow body parts that have been bitten or pulled off by predators. It''s called regeneration, and even scientists aren''t exactly sure how it works. With this fascinating volume, readers will learn what animals possess this super power, how they use it, and what the limits are to this nifty survival trick. Discussions of scientific research are presented in interesting and accessible language. Detailed photographs, fact boxes, and in-depth sidebars enhance the narrative.

Many mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians produce chemicals in their bodies in order to ward off predators. Some manufacture poisons or smelly or painful substances in their own bodies. Others acquire these chemicals through their diet. Engaging text and eye-catching photographs invite readers to delve into the world of stinky sprays, poisonous skin, and slimy goo in order to understand how animals use these chemicals to defend themselves. A discussion of humans'' relationship to chemical weapons helps deepen students'' understanding of chemicals as defense, while fast facts and lively sidebars explore unusual venoms and behaviors.

Animals are experts when it comes to playing hide-and-seek. Using camouflage, prey and predators alike employ this crucial tactic to defend themselves and ensure their survival. Enhanced with vibrant photographs and enthralling facts, this engaging, yet accessible text focuses on the four basic types of camouflage: coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise, and mimicry. Students will apply their knowledge of the different versions of camouflage as they encounter various species throughout the book and learn why some animals use one type of camouflage as opposed to another.

Around the world, there are creatures that avoid being eaten because of their ability to mimic. If an insect, snake, or other creature looks like an animal that is poisonous or tastes bad, the predators will most likely leave it alone. Filled with informative "fun fact" boxes, full-color photographs, and intriguing sidebars, this book will help readers discover the many ways that wild animals use mimicry to stay alive. Students will also learn about predators that use mimicry to disguise themselves when they are hunting for food.

What type of mouse plays football? A field mouse. This book is filled with fun jokes, limericks, tongue twisters, and knock-knock jokes that will make readers squeal in delight. They''ll read fascinating facts about mice, moles, gophers, and other small animals. They''ll also learn how to create their own book of silly limericks.

Did a family of four, including a six-year-old boy, spy on the U.S. military at Pearl Harbor during World War II? Is it possible that pigeons and mice could be used as spies? Some of the most famous and infamous spies in history are not what or whom you would expect. Author Susan K. Mitchell looks at many spies and their secrets from family spy rings to animal spies.

"Discusses different technologies used by spies, such as satellites, lasers, robots, drones, and computer software, and includes career information"--Provided by publisher.

Imagine going on dangerous missions like James Bond? Well, real-life spies risk their lives everyday. They will do almost anything to get the job done, but not all spies are heroes. Double agents will even betray their own country to complete their tasks. If caught, the punishment can be death. Author Susan K. Mitchell explores the dangerous lives of spies.

"Discusses different methods of secret communications used by spies, such as Morse code, the Enigma machine, the Najavo language, and digital steganography, and includes career information"--

"Examines spy agencies in the United States and around the world, including the founding of these agencies, how they work, who works for them, and looks at specific agencies, such as the CIA, MI5, KGB, and BND"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses different gadgets used by spies, such as invisible ink, hidden cameras, small guns made to look like ordinary objects, and bugs, and includes career information"--

From Australia''s outback to the neighborhood lawn, animals great and small fill the pages of the 13 Sylvan Dell books in this Wildlife Set. The picture books in this set are each fictional stories with nature & science themes designed for reading fun but, at the same time, to pique a child''s interest and tee-up science, math, and geography learning. Titles include: Tudley Didn''t Know**, Habitat Spy, In My Backyard, Little Skink''s Tail**, Kersplatypus**, Animals are Sleeping, Blackberry Banquet, One Wolf Howls**, Moose and Magpie**, Felina''s New Home, Baby Owl''s Rescue**, Fur and Feathers, River Beds: Sleeping in the World''s Rivers**, and Little Red Bat. (**Award Winners) 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio.

21 picture books each fictional nature & science stories designed for reading fun yet to pique a child''s interest in science, math, and geography learning. Includes: Baby Owl''s Rescue, Carolina''s Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too!, Champ''s Story: Dogs Get Cancer Too!, Count Down to Fall, Fur and Feathers, Henry the Impatient Heron, Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean, Little Skink''s Tail, Riverbeds: Sleeping in the Worlds Rivers, How the Moon Regained Her Shape, If a Dolphin Were a Fish, Happy Birthday to Whooo?, One Odd Day, My Even Day, Newton and Me, Sort it Out!, Panda''s Earthquake Escape, Turtle Summer: A Journal for My Daughter, Whistling Wings, What''s New at the Zoo: An Animal Adding Adventure and The Rainforest Grew All Around. 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

These 8 Sylvan Dell books explore some of the Earth''s most unique and diverse habitats. All titles support fun fictional stories with natural science and vivid illustrations. The set consists of In Arctic Waters, The Rainforest Grew All Around, Ocean Seasons, A Day in the Salt Marsh, and A Day on the Mountain, Habitat Spy, Deep in the Desert, The Glaciers are Melting, All books feature a 3-5 page "For Creative Minds" educational section and additional Free Online Educator Resources: 30-80 pages of cross-curricular Teaching Activities, Interactive Reading Comprehension & Math Quizzes, Audio Books, and Related Websites. 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

21 picture books, each fictional nature & science themed and designed for reading fun but to pique a child''s interest in science, math, and geography learning. Includes: Burros Tortillas, Count Down to Fall**, A Day in the Salt Marsh**, A Day in the Mountain**, Happy Birthday to Whooo?**, In Arctic Waters, In My Backyard, Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys and Gulls**, My Even Day**, Big Cat, Little Kitty Deep in the Desert, My Half Day, Newton and Me**, One Odd Day**, One Wolf Howls**, Paws, Claws, Hands, and Feet, The Rainforest Grew All Around**, Sort it Out!**, Twas the Day Before Zoo Day**, What''s New at the Zoo? An Animal Adding Adventure, What''s the Difference? An Endangered Animal Subtraction Story(**Award Winners). 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest lizards, frogs, and snakes" --Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest cats, anteaters, and primates"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest octopuses, starfish, and sharks" --Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest bats, moths, and birds"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest beetles, wasps, and cockroaches" --Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the biggest and smallest worms, centipedes, and spiders" --Provided by publisher.

12 Sylvan Dell books between Accelerated Reading Levels 4.0 and 4.5: Felina''s New Home; Mother Osprey; Saturn for My Birthday; Turtles In My Sandbox; Baby Owl''s Rescue; Whistling Wings; The Best Nest; Where Should Turtle Be?; In My Backyard; Henry the Impatient Heron; The Rainforest Grew All Around; Turtle Summer

This set contains 13 Sylvan Dell books between Reading Counts Levels 2.1 and 2.9: Count Down to Fall**; What''s New at the Zoo?; Moose and Magpie**; Twas the Day Before Zoo Day**; Kersplatypus**; Tudley Didn''t Know**; Burro''s Tortillas; Julie The Rockhound; My Half Day; Pieces of Another World; Little Skink''s Tail**; One Odd Day**; Whistling Wings** (Award Winners**). 4-6 pg For Creative Minds educational section in the back 40-60 pg cross-curricular Teaching Activities and 3 Interactive Quizzes available free on the book''s homepage eBooks with Auto-Flip, Auto-Read and selectable English and Spanish text and audio

A photographic biography of comedian Will Ferrell, discussing his childhood, education, years at "Saturday Night Live," and movie career.

Will Smith began as a rap star named Fresh Prince. He became a television star in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and then crossed over to act in blockbuster movies. Nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali in Ali, Will was named one of Time magazine''s 100 Most Influential People in 2003. Truly a multitalented superstar, he continues...

Mega structures takes a close look at some of the tallest, longest, and largest structures in the world. Each book lets the reader in on the challenges, dangers, and successes in building these colossal structures....

Mega structures takes a close look at some of the tallest, longest, and largest structures in the world. Each book lets the reader in on the challenges, dangers, and successes in building these colossal structures....