Laura Perdew

Biodiversity: Explore the Diversity of Life on Earth with Science Activities for Kids introduces middle schoolers to the evolution of life on Earth, beginning with the first single-celled organisms that emerged 3.8 billion years ago to the complex, multi-celled organisms that exist today and make up the tree of life. Biodiversity is found everywhere on the planet--on land, in the water, and even in extreme environments such as ice and volcanoes. Biodiversity...

This field guide highlights 100 mammals found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each mammal and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Humanity's impact on the natural world can have disastrous effects. The California Droughtshines a light on California's lengthy and devastating dry period. With abundant charts and diagrams and large-format photos, this title explores the science behind climate change, groundwater, and human water use patterns, and considers actions people and governments can take to try to improve the situation. Features include a flow chart showing the disaster's...

Not all birds build nests with sticks and have good manners. Some construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense! Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations is part of a set of five books in the Picture Book Science series that explore strange-but-true tales of adaptation.

Narrated by the Universe, tells about the Earth and its place in the solar system.

The Wildlife Watching Encyclopedia establishes the basics of finding and identifying wildlife, including looking for tracks and listening for calls. Alongside text that describes animal behavior and habitat, readers will learn the importance of respecting wildlife and how to prepare for a successful wildlife watching adventure. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

In the face of injustice, people band together to work for change, and through their influence, what was once unthinkable becomes common. This title traces the history of the animal rights movement in the United States, including the key players, watershed moments, and legislative battles that have driven social change. Iconic images and informative sidebars accompany compelling text that follows the movement from the first work to improve animals'...

Bringing Back Our Wetlands explains why wetlands are at risk and how people are combating wetland destruction due to development and agriculture. This title also explores the science behind how wetlands are formed, store carbon, and clean wastewater. Features include a cause-and-effect flow chart, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an...

"Eagle-eyed" often describes an individual who is sharp-sighted with an eye for detail. Eagle-Eyed dives into eagle characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject

"This title examines Western art's original European roots, the ways and styles in which it has expanded and changed, and how it has grown into such an integral part of Western culture."--Publisher's website.