Ellen Lawrence

"Tap! Tap! Tap! Crack! Using his beak, a baby bird breaks out of an egg that's nearly the size of a cantaloupe. With his spindly legs and long, thin neck, who does this adorable little baby belong to? With stunning photographs and simple text that's perfect for emergent readers, Whose Little Baby Are You? is a delightful introduction to animals and their life cycles. The little creature breaking out of his egg is an ostrich chick, and one day he will...

Explores clouds, discusses what they are made of, and describes the different types.

Examines the science of carnivorous plants, including Venus fly traps, sundews, and butterworts.

Looks at what weather is and some of the different types of weather events and how they form.

Provides information on butterflies in general by looking at the specific example of monarch butterflies.

Presents an overview of the water cycle by following the water from a puddle as it evaporates, rises, condenses, joins a cloud, forms into raindrops, and falls to earth in different places.

"So what makes seawater taste salty? Readers will discover how tiny particles of salt from rocks on land are carried into Earth's oceans by rivers, and washed into the sea by ocean waves."-- Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers learn what makes up soil."-- Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to harpy eagles and their Amazon rain forest home, discussing their physical characteristics, everyday life, and hunting abilities.

"In this book, young readers will learn about famous rocks throughout history"-- Provided by publisher.