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"A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing nine scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, class...

"The author explores various scientific and medical applications of poop."-- Provided by publisher.

Follow the scientists-around the world and into their labs-who are studying animals and the germs that attack them. In this fascinating, highly visual nonfiction book packed with colourful, comic-style art, you'll discover not only the cool ways that animal bodies (and our bodies...

"Describes unsolved mysteries of nature from around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Most insects don't take care of their young, but some do--in surprising ways. Some bugs clean up after their messy little ones, cater to their picky eaters, and yes--hug their baby bugs. A fun and clever look at parenting in the insect world, perfect for backyard scientists and t...

After thirty years, Aunt Hetty's old flame Romney Penhallow returns to win her heart again.

When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's m...