"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."--

Introduces robots and the science behind these amazing machines, including a historic timeline of robot development, common jobs robots perform in the workplace and at home, and robots of the future.

An introduction to the types, physical features, behavior, and pet potential of snakes.

"Introduces pre-readers to simple concepts about blue animals using the repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

"Winds whip. Waves crash. Rain pours down. A superstorm moves across the ocean and gets closer and closer to land. Hurricane watch! Read and find out how hurricanes form, how scientists track the storms, and what you can do to keep yourself safe if one strikes. With colorful illustrations from Taia Morley and engaging text from Melissa Stewart, Hurricane Watch is a look into a powerful natural disaster."--Provided by publisher.

The earth -- and everything on it -- needs water. But lately, it's been unusually sunny, warm, and dry. The weather anchor announces that your area is experiencing a drought! Where do droughts happen? How do we know that we are in a drought? Why is rainfall important? Do droughts just affect people? Can scientists keep track of rainfall? Read and find out! This book is full of activities, like how to measure rainfall, how to visualize how much of...

Provides an overview of crystals including their structure and composition, history, significance, and uses throughout the world

Provides an overview of fossils including how they are formed, what they are made of, their historical implications, how they are dated, and how to hunt for them

Provides an overview of metamorphic rocks including how they are formed, where they are found, their characteristics, history, significance, and uses

"Young naturalists meet sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many uses of feathers."--