Megan Kopp

"Describes anacondas including their distinctive characteristics, habitats, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.

Content-rich photographs and accessible text combine to guide readers as they discover the often overlooked ecosystems found outside their own back doors! Children will be fascinated to learn more about the animals, insects, and plants they often take for granted, including squirrels, skunks, bees, and dandelions.

From the sunlit-filled canopy to the shaded forest floor, readers will discover how a rainforest tree provides shelter, water, food, and other essential resources to meet the needs of a variety of living things.

From croaking frogs and quacking ducks to floating lily pads and buzzing dragonflies, ponds are bursting with life. Dynamic photographs and descriptive text help budding young scientists discover the plants and animals that live in these freshwater ecosystems.

Tide pools form from water left on rocky shores when the tide withdraws. From seaweed and sea snails to shore crabs and seabirds, readers will discover some of the plants and animals that live in and around these ever-changing ecosystems.

From blending into their surroundings to biting and releasing stinky smells, this informative book introduces young readers to the different ways insects protect and defend themselves from predators. The interesting ways in which insects sense danger are also explored.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean basin on Earth. It covers almost one third of Earth's surface. Find out more in Pacific Ocean, one of the titles in the Our Five Oceans series.

This engaging title helps readers build essential research and information sourcing skills for self-directed learning. Accessible text and authentic examples model effective research strategies and support readers as they learn to critically evaluate sources for accuracy and credibility, organize and connect ideas, and credit and curate sources using a variety of digital tools.

Reality Television provides a balanced look at a hot-button topic. Discover what reality television is, its popularity, and its history, from Candid Camera to The Real World and Survivor. Learn what makes it controversial, including contestant behavior and show themes. Full-color photos, a glossary, an index, sidebars, primary source documents, and other creative content enhance the book. It also includes prompts and activities that directly engage...

We are witnessing incredible breakthroughs in health science, from electronic eye implants and thought-controlled artificial limbs to nanobots - tiny robots that can deliver medication inside the body. Bionic Bodies introduces young readers to the mind-blowing technological innovations that are - or soon will be - improving and advancing the capabilities of the human body, as well as saving people's lives. Features include dynamic photographs and...