Washoe County Library System

"A nonfiction picture book exploration of chickens, and all the fascinating things about them--how they fly, what they eat, what the different breeds are, and more"--

"How to Swallow a Pig is a clever and whimsical nonfiction book about animal behavior disguised as a How-to/Advice book by the bestselling team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page."--

"A brief description of oceans, including waves and currents, animals, plants, and the ocean floor"--Provided by publisher.

Questions and answers present information about the origins, behavior, and characteristics of dogs and their interaction with humans.

Provides answers to such flight-related questions as "How do airplane wings work?" "What is thrust?" and "How do helicopters fly?"

"In a simple, accessible question-and-answer format, this Good Question! book asks the questions and gives the answers about bugs and insects that young readers really want to know: what the difference is between bugs and insects, how they grow and live, how many bugs and insects there are, and so on. Filled with full-color illustrations showing what's being discussed. Includes list of recommended readings and websites to visit at the back."--

Provides answers to such questions about the weather as "What is the atmosphere?", "How does water get into the clouds?", "What makes lightning happen?", and "What is the water cycle?"

Discusses the atmosphere, wavelengths of light, clouds, rainbows, and what causes the sky to be different colors.

"Introduces the reader to frogs and toads."--

They're in the air, on the ground, and even in our backyards and Houses--birds, snakes, lizards, and turtles. These two fun and fact-packed books provide interesting and useful information about the history, characteristics, and behavior of these animals. Ideal for school reports and projects or on-your-own reading, each book includes dozens of full-color photographs and drawing--and surprising insights into bird-y singing and snake-y hissing!