"Updated to include the latest building techniques, this exciting book takes readers to new heights as they learn how skyscrapers are built step by step, from architectural drawings to the foundation to ironworkers building 30 stories up"--

An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.

Describes how the surveyor, heavy machinery operators, carpenter crew, plumbers, and other workers build a house.

A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural environment of the puffins living off the coast of Maine.

"Are sharks really dangerous? How many kinds are there? And how do they help the environment? From huge whale sharks to tiny dwarf sharks, this book has everything you need to know about one of our most popular--and mysterious--sea creatures. Millions of years before the first dinosaurs walked the earth, the first sharks swam in the sea. Though they're often feared and misunderstood, most sharks aren't dangerous to humans. With her signature combination...

An introduction to frogs, discussing their tadpole beginnings, noises they make, their hibernation, body parts, and how they differ from toads.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.

Describes the eight kinds of sea turtles, their physical characteristics, senses, how they feed, migrate, and nest, and what is being done to protect them.

A picture book that defines marshes and swamps, discusses how conditions in them may change, and examines the life found in and around them.

Apples come in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. Take a bite and chew on months of planting, growing, picking, and selling that bring this tasty fruit into the home.