An introduction to tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when a tornado approaches.

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

An illustrated look at whales describes how they swim, breathe, eat, use sonar, and bear young, and discusses the whale population in the world.

"With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds."--

Describes the life cycle, body parts, and behavior of the monarch butterfly, and includes instructions on how to raise a monarch.

Describes different kinds of bats, their physical characteristics, habits and behavior, and efforts to protect them.

"This updated edition vetted by an expert introduces young readers to everything they would want to know about the closest living relatives of dinosaurs, alligators and crocodiles. With kid-friendly text and diagrams, Gibbons compares the two reptiles--their physical differences, what they eat, where they are found, how fast they swim, how they raise their young, and more. Kids will want to read this book again and again to learn all about these crocodilians...

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of chickens, as well as a discussion of how chickens are raised on farms.

Presents information on horses, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and how to ride a horse.

Introduces, in text and illustrations, a variety of prehistoric animals whose fossilized remains have provided scientists with clues about their physical characteristics and the environment in which they lived.