Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Explains how a golden retriever is trained as a service dog to help someone who has trouble moving their arms or legs, and later as a guide dog for a man who cannot see.

"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors...and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely with...

An introduction to the largest mammals that ever lived, with a brief history of whaling and how it has threatened the whales' survival.

Provides information about seven large members of the cat family including the cougar, jaguar, cheetah, leopard, snow leopard, lion, and Bengal tiger, and describes the habitat, physical characteristics, social patterns, and more.

Describes how bald eagles have recovered from the threat of extinction, how they raise their families, and why they are the national bird of the United States.

Retraces the Lewis and Clark journey and blends their observations of previously unknown animals with modern information about those same animals.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, reproduction, and habitat of frogs that live in the rain forest.

Examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up the ecosystem of the North American Sonoran Desert.

Celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety.

Provides an overview of coral reefs as ecosystems, describing different types of corals and how they reproduce and discussing the variety of fishes and other animals that depend on coral reefs to sustain them.