"The life cycle of the monarch butterfly begins when it is a tiny egg clinging to a leaf. In time, it goes through a transformation called metamorphosis to become a butterfly, and in the fall, it can migrate almost 100 miles each day. In this book, follow the story of one monarch butterfly and elarn about what it eats, how it grows, and more."--Dust jacket flap.

A brief account of the life of the "Father of Our Country."

Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.

"Did you know that whales breathe air just like people do? How about that a blue whale is one of the biggest mammals that ever lived? Discover these fascinating facts and more in this updated deep-dive into the biology of whales" -- From book jacket flap. Introduces different kinds of whales.

"Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans. With her signature combination...

An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.

A biography of the Alabama black woman whose refusal to give up her seat on a bus helped establish the civil rights movement.

Did you know that the "big bad wolf" is a myth, and that actually wolves live peacefully among themselves, sharing food and protecting each other? In Gail Gibbons' "Wolves," discover more surprising facts about this often-misunderstood animal. Learn how wovles hunt and communicate as they roam territories as large as 1,000 square miles, and about efforts to protect the wolf from extinction. New material includes updated information on red wolf packs,...

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of different kinds of penguins.

Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance. Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds.