Looks at the ways that food is produced, including farming, fishing, and factories.

Life in the Southern Hemisphere is bitterly cold for most penguins, but they don't seem to mind. Most penguins live in large colonies on the coast of Antarctica or on nearby islands. Readers explore penguin colonies for themselves, learning fun facts about these beautiful birds with the help of accessible text. Readers learn how penguin families work together to feed their young and keep them warm. A helpful graphic organizer aids in reader understanding....

"Yes, the changing colors of leaves signal the coming of fall, but why do they change? Is it the cold, the amount of sunlight . . . young naturalists need to know! This engaging book reveals the science behind the colorful leaves we see falling to the earth each year. Scientific vocabulary and spectacular photographs support up-and-coming scientists' understanding as they learn about the natural processes at work, not just in autumn, but all year...

"In order to be classified as a mammal, animals must have fur or hair, be warm-blooded, and mothers must give birth to live young. In this specially formatted book, readers learn about this animal group as well as many example of mammal species. Full-color photographs illustrate interesting body adaptations of each animal, first in close-up, along with facts about the animal that might clue readers in to what it is. The next pages reveal the whole...

Introduces the sweat glands, discussing their function and secretions.

With easy to understand information and fun facts scattered throughout the text, readers will learn everything they need to know about hibernation, from how animals prepare to what happens when they sleep. Full-color photographs accompany the text and give readers a glimpse into the hibernators' natural environments. A colorful infographic reinforces the information, delighting readers with its additional learning opportunity.

Porcupines are brown, prickly, and climb trees. Readers explore life in a group of porcupines inside the pages of this educational and enjoyable book. When a group of porcupines gets together, they're called a prickle. Porcupines often have a bad reputation as dangerous creatures, but they usually just want to be, left alone. Thanks to numerous eye-catching photographs, readers get closer to porcupines than ever before. They also learn fascinating...

Dolphins are one of Earth's smartest and friendliest wild animals. They live together in groups called pods, which can include just two dolphins or hundreds of them. Readers discover what life in a pod is like through fun facts. Dolphins form friendships that last for a lifetime, and readers see bright photographs of dolphins in the water among their friends. Accessible text, colorful photographs, and an eye-catching graphic organizer guide readers...

Peanut allergies can be very serious. Theyŕe the most common food allergy to cause anaphylaxis in children. There is a blood test and a skin prick test to confirm a peanut allergy, but no cure. The only way to avoid a reaction is to stay away from peanuts altogether. Readers learn the potential severity of peanut allergies and the symptoms one might experience. Full-color images alert them to food packaging labels and the possibility of peanuts on...

"There are mysterious droppings in the attic! Is it mouse poop or bat poop? In this appealing and educational book, readers are the detectives. They'll uncover clues about the identity of the animal in the attic while learning more about mice and bats, including what they eat and some of their behaviors. They'll apply their knowledge and discover the culprit, all while learning some key elementary science concepts"--