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(0)Heather L Montgomery
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bizarre creatures are floating around in our oceans—squishy, slimy, spiky-headed monsters. And they're not even grown up yet! These kids have to go through some drastic changes before they get to be adults. Everyone knows that caterpillars and tadpoles go through metamorphosis, but so do some of the most monstrous creatures under the sea. Take the spiky-headed zoea, somersaulting through the water on her way to becoming a blue crab. Or the gnathiid...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Lexile measure
AD 730L
Physical Desc
48 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing eight scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, classify, and discover"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
520L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Most insects don't take care of their young, but some do--in surprising ways. Some bugs clean up after their messy little ones, cater to their picky eaters, and yes--hug their baby bugs. A fun and clever look at parenting in the insect world, perfect for backyard scientists and their own moms and dads. Back matter includes further information about the insects and a list of resources for young readers.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
149 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Follow the scientists, around the world and into their labs, who are studying animals and the germs that attack them. Animals have a lot to teach us about infection. But -- reader beware!! -- the story of germs is filled with twists and turns. Discover the cool ways that animal bodies fight back against pathogens and the surprising ways that bodies and germs can work together."--
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
850L
Physical Desc
168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they close their mouths, and it's not exactly safe to poke around in a live reptile's mouth. A wildlife researcher with a special penchant for the animals that litter the roadways, Heather isn't satisfied with dissecting just one snake. Her fascination with...
9) Kingsnakes
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Lexile measure
IG 780L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Described kingsnakes, including where they live, how they reproduce, and why they make popular pets.
10) Garter snakes
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Lexile measure
IG 830L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes garter snakes including their distinctive characteristics, habitats, and defenses"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
NC 830L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Which bug can clear a room with its smelly gas? Which bug goes to the bathroom ... and then throws it? These bugs just won't mind their manners! 'How rude!' is full of awesome photos, hilarious illustrations, cool scientific facts, and ten of the grossest bugs around" -- Page [4] of cover.