Marie Pearson

"This book examines Earth's amphibians, highlighting a diverse selection of 22 notable species from around the world. A blend of narrative text, authoritative nonfiction content, fact boxes, and vivid photos bring these amazing amphibians to life. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index."--

Explores the similarities between dolphins and porpoises, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like body shape, nose size, and dorsal fin shape can be used to identify these underwater mammals. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.--

Introduces readers to the lives of different rodent species and how they help their environments. Learn about their role in the food web and how their actions benefit both plants and animals.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sport of dog agility, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Highlights fascinating facts about dogs, from their domestication to their role as beloved pets today. Learn about the Saint Bernard who saved the lives of more than 40 people, dogs that yodel instead of bark, the Japanese dog that spent nine years waiting for his owner to come home, and more! Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

"In this book, readers explore how dogs help farmers and ranchers move animals, as well as the skills and training this work requires. Includes fun facts"--

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of bulldogs.

"Explores the history behind stories of the Loch Ness monster"--

Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Yorkshire Terriers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

"Dogs communicate with each other and with humans using behavior. Dog Behavior explains how dogs use sounds, body language, and more to show how they are feeling. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Publisher's website....