Describes animals considered dangerous or unattractive.

Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet—trekking though the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, investigates Earth's biggest, smallest, deepest, and coldest environments, animals, plants, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and photographs invite readers on an exciting, and sometimes

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Everyone is affected by climate change. Reading Climate Action: What Happened and What We Can Do is the perfect introduction not only to the dramatic effects of climate change, but to the solutions. Learn how our behavior and actions have led us to this point, hear from kids around the world dealing with extreme storms, wildfires, and sea level rise, and discover what scientists, youth activists, and ordinary citizens are doing to protect their communities....

A study of the center of the solar system discusses its composition--from its thermonuclear core to its surface to the corona--as well as its processes and role as a source of energy.

Presents wildfires as neither good nor bad but as part of the endless cycle of change in forests and grasslands.--

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of whales, and includes color photographs.

Describes the origins, characteristics, and future of the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.

Describes the atmospheric conditions which create thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes and how violent weather affects the environment and people.

This book describes the skeletal system and outlines the many important roles that bones play in the healthy functioning of the human body.

Discusses the history, physical characteristics, behavior, and various breeds of cats, and provides basic information on caring for one as a pet.