Bugs, of all kinds, were considered to be “born of mud” and to be “beasts of the devil.” Why would anyone, let alone a girl, want to study and observe them? One of the first naturalists to observe live insects directly, Maria Sibylla Merian was also one of the first to document the metamorphosis of the butterfly. In this visual nonfiction biography, richly illustrated throughout wit…
When you're only little, the night can be big and scary. It's full of shadows and strange sounds from creatures lurking in hidden places. But, as Little Fox finds out, there's really no need to be afraid of the dark at all. This delightful, dimly lit story will show every little reader the fun that can be had after the sun has set, and the moonlit magic of the world at nighttime.
This series introduces young children to basic science topics. Through simple text, full-color photographs, and clear diagrams, each book investigates and explains an aspect of our world. Includes an index.
Six stories of the adventures of spider. A popular character in storytelling from West Africa.