"With their striking appearance and distinctive hoot, hoot, owls are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are more than 200 types of owls living in the world? This new and updated edition, vetted by an expert, includes the latest information on owl sizes and statistics, their varied nesting habits, and the current conservation efforts to save these endangered birds." -- From book jacket.

Lyrical text just right for young nature lovers describes the life of a typical North American bumblebee queen. Follow the queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs, and tends her colony through spring, summer, and fall. Scientifically accurate illustrations include captivating details of hive life.

Rhyming text celebrates the joys of spring for a young boy.

Introduces various species of fish, describing their food needs, body structures, protective mechanisms, habitats, and reproduction.

The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.

When something lands on one of the moons of the planet Jurassica, Captain Raptor and his spaceship crew go to investigate.

A young orangutan gradually learns from his mother how to take care of himself in the rainforest where they live.

Illustrations and rhyming, easy-to-read text describe a father and child's wild ride on a roller coaster.