Ever want to know more about those mysterious creatures inside the circular shells? This is a great guide for children who want to know more about those amazingly, awesome snails This book provides a detailed, scientific look at the physical characteristics of snails, their habitats, method of movement, shell development, mating habits, egg development and lifecycle. Includes dramatic and detailed color photos of the snail in its natural habitat. Great for school research for students in grades 4-8 or just plain kid-inquisitiveness about these slimy but amazing creatures.

Children will love this delightful and informative book about the furry and interesting koala from Australia. Read about the koala's arboreal lifestyle as well as what makes this marsupial mammal unique and well-adapted to his environment. Learn interesting facts about the koala's habits, size and weight, body styles and colors as well as what makes them well adapted to live in the eucalyptus or gum tree forests of Australia. Discover how baby joeys get their start in life and how they develop into adulthood. This book is a great read-aloud for kids and parents to enjoy together. Older...

Children will love this delightful and informative book about the Arizona National Petrified Forest. Learn about the history of the Petrified Forest and how these large conifers turned to solid stone. Discover the science behind how wood becomes petrified and how the wood gets its colors. Read about where petrified wood can be found and how we can help preserve our National Park for future generations. Older children from 5th grade and up can read this book on their own and even use the information to generate reports for school about this scientific phenomenon. Includes full color images of...