Melissa Stewart

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of elephants, as well as some threats to their existence.

An overview of the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and different varieties of zebras.

"Provides comprehensive information on bees and the process of how they make honey"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the characteristics and importance of air through text, illustrations, and activities.

Introduces different types of weather and precipitation through text, illustrations, and activities.

Examines the causes of lightning, presents stories from lightning-strike survivors, and explains why this weather phenomenon is of interest to scientists.

Presents an introduction to dolphins, discussing their physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behavior.

"All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivate--a prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods. Dual layers of text awaken readers to the reasons estivating animals become dormant--whether it's because warm weather threatens food supply or to avoid increased body temperatures. From the ladybug to the salamander, from the lungfish to the desert hedgehog, twelve estivating animals and...

Provides information about the Earth's water, including rivers, lakes, oceans, the water cycle, climate, water pollution, and conservation.