Anita Sanchez

"An exploration of seaweed's role in marine ecosystems and climate change solutions"-- "Imagine forests where you can float weightlessly among schools of fish. Huge green pastures where sea turtles graze. Forests that capture carbon from seawater and breathe out oxygen. The answers to many of our planet's problems may lie underwater, in these forests of seaweed. Celebrated nonfiction author Anita Sanchez takes readers on a tour of seaweed forests,...

Presents the life of the eighteenth-century Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, who devised the modern classification system for naming plants and animals.

With this book, readers can become panda experts as they learn fun panda facts and how they can help save these creatures from extinction who have rolled and munched their way into readers' hearts.

"Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn what glaciers are, how they form, and about the vital...

Describes the process of decomposition, discussing the role of decomposers such as sharks, vultures, and earthworms, and includes experiments demonstrating how decomposition supports new life.

Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it.

"Did you know that penguins are the fastest-swimming birds on the planet? How about that their tuxedo-like coloring actually helps them keep their bodies at just the right temperature? Or that the biggest penguins of all, Emperor penguins, can dive deep into the water, holding their breath for almost half an hour? Perfect for all animal lovers--and penguin fans in particular--this book is filled with all the facts you need to know to become a penguin...