Ruth Musgrave

While reading this book, students will explore the Dry Tortugas National Park and learn about the research underway there. From monitoring sea turtles to studying coral reefs, scientists in this national park are making new discoveries and doing their part to protect its ecosystem. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks.

While reading this book, students will explore the scientific research underway at the Gates of the Arctic National Park. With no roads, businesses, trails, or campgrounds, this park offers scientists the opportunity to fly, hike, and raft to remote locations to study the animals and ancient lands. The Natural Laboratory: Scientists in National Parks series takes a look at the research and responsibilities of scientists working in U.S. national parks....

"Describes the ways in which animals move, including hopping, slithering, and soaring." --

"In Everything Sharks, exciting photos depict great whites, hammerheads, and more. Scientists tell hair-raising tales about encounters. With its awesome facts and action-packed images, this book brings kids close to the mysterious lives of sharks."--Amazon.com.

This look & learn board book introduces the concept of observing and counting how things change.

Meet animals that howl, roar, snort, and squeak! Introduces the sounds certain animals make in the wild, from roaring lions and howling wolves to ribbiting frogs and squeaking mice.

What's to see in the sea? Dive in!

"Little readers learn how this kid-favorite animal develops from a tiny egg to a chubby tadpole to a big-eyed, long-legged adult frog ready to hop, leap, and splash...supersimple facts and vivid National Geographic photography introduce the youngest explorers to fabulous frogs of all sizes and colors"--

"Pictures and names of vehicles of all kinds, for young children"--