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How bats see in the dark
Par Malcolm Penny. 1997
Explains how bats, with their poor vision, use echolocation--creating their own sounds and listening for echoes from nearby stationary objects…
and moving insects--to move about safely and hunt for food. Describes physical features, such as sensitive ears and specialized nose shapes, that assist in navigating without eyesight. For grades 3-6101 questions & answers about backyard wildlife
Par Ann Squire. 1996
The author has studied many exotic animals but was amazed by all the wild creatures she found in her backyard…
when she moved to a large home in the country. In chapters on birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles, she describes the habits of such wildlife as owls, butterflies, spiders, rabbits, snails, and frogs. For grades 3-6The case of the high seas secret (Thoroughbred ##31)
Par Alice Leonhardt. 2001
When the Olsen family boards the Jolly Roger for a Caribbean cruise, twins Mary-Kate and Ashley join a scavenger hunt.…
The clues are a fun way to explore the ship, until someone begins stealing the prizes. The twin detectives want to find the thief and win the grand prize. For grades 4-7. Bestseller. 2001Exploding ants: amazing facts about how animals adapt
Par Joanne Settel. 1984
In order to survive, Settel writes, animals sometimes do things that seem gross to humans. She describes how caterpillars, ants,…
birds, frogs, and other creatures find food, shelter, and safety by doing such things as swallowing whole animals, eating waste droppings, or drinking blood. For grades 4-7. 1999How fish swim
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains how fish have different swimming skills, each meeting the needs of the particular species. Describes physical adaptations suited to…
various styles of locomotion--the bending bodies of eels, the directional use of fins by sea goldfish, the flapping movements of skates and rays, and the jet propulsion of squid. For grades 3-6Puppies, dogs, and blue northers: reflections on being raised by a pack of sled dogs
Par Gary Paulsen. 1996
Companion to Woodsong (BR 08849). Iditarod racer Paulsen recalls his life on the trail and at home with his beloved…
team of dogs. Portrays his special relationship with the lead dog, Cookie, describing the births and rearing of her pups and the sadness of retirement for both man and dog. For grades 6-9 and older readersChesapeake Bay goose music
Par Roger Ethier. 1995
The author tells his daughter how a young Canada goose was separated from his migrating flock, was wounded, and landed…
on a tiny island in Chesapeake Bay. Nursed back to health by "Petite Mom," the author's mother, the goose is unable to fly but still finds a mate, who returns to the island each year with their offspring. For grades 4-7 and older readersWater buffalo days: growing up in Vietnam
Par Quang Huynh. 1997
The author tells of being a young boy in the jungle of central Vietnam before the war. From the age…
of six, he helps with the family's herd of water buffalo. When his father buys a male calf to train to be leader of the herd, the calf and boy develop a deep friendship. For grades 3-6How bees make honey
Par Michael Chinery. 1997
Pets: a comprehensive handbook for kids
Par Frances Chrystie. 1995
Advises on the selection of an appropriate pet, on the care of a variety of domestic and wild animals, and…
on health care and first aid treatment for pets. Beginning with dogs and cats, the author also discusses rabbits, mice, hamsters, caged birds, aquarium and vivarium pets, wild animals (opossums, raccoons), farm animals, ponies, and horses. For grades 4-7Third grade pet
Par Judy Cox. 1998
When Rosemary's third-grade classmates are allowed to pick out a class pet, she is shocked that they choose a horrid…
rat! And worse, Rosemary and irritating Brian are assigned to take care of it. But Rosemary soon falls in love with Cheese and tries to protect him from Brian. For grades 2-4The great apes
Par Geoffrey Saign. 1998
Saign describes the four species of apes--gorillas, orangutans, chimpanzees, and their smaller cousins, bonobos--that are the closest living relatives of…
humans. Discusses physical, emotional, intellectual, and social characteristics, and provides information on efforts to save these primates from extinction. For grades 3-6Dougal Dixon's amazing dinosaurs: the fiercest, the tallest, the toughest, the smallest
Par Dougal Dixon. 2000
Provides facts about the six different types of dinosaurs recognized by scientists: theropods, the meat-eaters; sauropods, the long-necked plant-eaters; the…
plate-backed stegosaurs; the armored ankylosaurs; the horned ceratopsians; and the two-footed ornithopods. Answers frequently asked questions about dinosaurs. For grades 3-6. 2000How spiders make their webs
Par Jill Bailey. 1997
Explains spiders' ability to create webs and describes specialized uses of webs--as trapdoors and diving bells, for example. Discusses how…
the silk produced to make webs also provides spiders' homes, protects their eggs, and signals an invitation to potential mates. For grades 3-6How birds fly
Par Nick Williams. 1997
Focuses on the aspects of a bird's body that make flying possible. Describes the structure and movement of the wings,…
feathers, and lungs. Explains why different kinds of birds have specialized flying abilities. For grades 3-6Lives of the musicians: good times, bad times (and what the neighbors thought)
Par Kathleen Krull. 1993
Lively portraits of twenty well-known composers and musicians, filled with anecdotes and amusing facts. Included are Bach, Verdi, Clara Schumann,…
Foster, Joplin, Gershwin, and Guthrie. For grades 3-6 and older readersDogs have the strangest friends: & other true stories of animal feelings
Par J. Masson. 2000
A collection of real-life tales demonstrating that animal behavior expresses emotion and feelings. In "A Gorilla Saves a Young Boy"…
the author tells about a mother gorilla, Binti-Jua, who carried a fallen three-year-old human boy to zookeepers. For grades 4-7. 2000Stuart Little (Stuart-Little Ser.)
Par E. B White. 1945
Mr. and Mrs. Little's second son is a mouse. Stuart is happy with his human family, but his size of…
just over two inches and the family cat are causes of some misadventures. Then Stuart falls for a little bird named Margalo. For grades 4-7. 1970 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. 1945Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie (Scholastic Canada Biography)
Par Elizabeth MacLeod. 2023
Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie, music legend, activist and teacher!Buffy Sainte-Marie is not exactly sure where or when she was born, but…
it was likely the Piapot Reserve in the Qu’Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan. As a baby she was adopted out to a white family in the United States. But nothing would stop Buffy from connecting to her roots and sharing the power and the beauty of her heritage with the world.As a musician, Buffy’s songs have inspired three generations of fans, garnering international acclaim and many awards. She’s a peace activist, an advocate for Indigenous-focused education, and a tireless supporter of Indigenous rights.After an incredible career lasting more than 60 years, Buffy’s music and message are as uplifting and important today as they ever were. Now is the right time to introduce young readers to this fascinating change-maker, with this accessible, engaging book.The Scholastic Canada Biography series is an award-winning collection of titles focused on fascinating people who have shaped Canada’s past and present. Written by acclaimed non-fiction author Elizabeth MacLeod, each book also features comics-inspired illustrations by Mike Deas, which appeal to today’s readers and help bring the story to life.Animals on the inside (Book of discovery & learning)
Par Andrés Ruiz. 1994
Illustrates and describes the anatomy of a variety of animals, including insects, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and dinosaurs. Explains the…
functions of the elephant's trunk, the kangaroo's pouch, and the camel's hump. For grades 4-7