Sarah Machajewski

The green sea turtle is a majestic creature that has been in existence for more than 100 million years. Today, however, green sea turtles are in danger of extinction because of the careless actions of humans. This volume presents facts about the green sea turtle's biology, habitat, mating and nesting habits, and diet, before describing the harmful human behavior that threatens its very existence. With beautiful colorful photographs and practical applications...

"Young readers will delight in this title, which teaches important life science concepts about raising reindeer on the farm. Through manageable text, readers will understand that reindeer are some of the most interesting-and unusual-farm animals around. Young readers with an interest in animals will learn all about reindeer, how to care for them, and the role they play on the farm. Colorful, detailed photographs bring the text to life"--

When Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands, he found many kinds of finches there, each with a beak perfectly suited to the kind of food the bird commonly ate. The finches had adapted to their surroundings! Wing size, migration patterns, and more are all part of the fascinating bird adaptations included in this book. Readers explore all kinds of birds, bird behavior, and more in an entertaining format and colorful layout. Graphic organizers and full-color...

"If you haven't pictured fish on a farm, think again! Fish are unusual farm animals, but they're also one of the most interesting. Young readers with an interest in animals will delight in this title, which explores the fascinating world of raising fish on the farm. Paired with colorful images, the age-appropriate text teaches readers all about fish, how to care for them, and the role they play on a farm. By the end of the text, readers will be inspired...

The planet Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is one of the most jaw-dropping sights in our solar system. The striking photographs in this attractive volume invite readers to dive into the essential facts and science vocabulary in the text. They'll also be invited to solve math problems involving Saturn in which they'll learn more data such as about Saturn's 29½-year trip around the sun. Saturn's rings, moons, and atmosphere are some of the topics...

The secret is out! Plants are some of the wild kingdom's fiercest predators. Young plant lovers will delight in learning all about carnivorous plants. Through engaging language and high impact photographs, this book covers predatory plants' life cycles, where in the world they're found, and the secretive methods they use to catch their prey. By the end of this book, readers will know to think twice about unsuspecting plants, and be inspired to investigate...

"Ancestors of horseshoe crabs date back over 450 million years. That's before dinosaurs walked Earth! Readers will find out more about these intriguing arthropods¿́¿which aren't even crabs!¿́¿and theories about why they survived while dinosaurs became extinct. They'll learn about horseshoe crabs' unique behaviors, how they've adapted over the years, and gain an overall appreciation for these magnificent marine creatures." -- by publisher.