Centipedes, Millipedes, Scorpions & Spiders     

This introduction to arachnids and myriapods, part of the Animal Kingdom Classification series, offers readers facts about a variety of creepy crawlies, arranged into browsable, topical spreads. General information about horseshoe crabs, millipedes, mites, scorpions, spiders, ticks, and others is supplemented with interesting facts about featured animals. Stunning, close-up photographs of the creatures will intrigue readers. A discussion of the principles of animal classification is included.

Reading level: Gr 5-7
48 pages. 9" x 11" library binding.
Compass Point Books

Color photos, diagrams, cutaways of anatomy layers. Index, glossary, table of contents.

Regularly $21.00. Offered at $14.50.

Snails, Shellfish & Other Mollusks     

Dozens of invertebrates with fantastic shapes and bizarre behaviors are featured in these broad surveys. Concise paragraphs of text and multiple color photographs identify the major groups to which the subject animals belong. The books cover their natural habitats, diets and feeding habits, defense mechanisms, reproductive methods, and the development of young. Also included are diagrams of major body parts and internal organs and a simple classification chart. The book discusses all seven classes of mollusks including the familiar gastropods (slugs and snails) and cephalopods (cuttlefish, squids, and octopuses).

Reading level: Gr 5-7
48 pages. 9" x 11" library binding.
Compass Point Books

Color photos, diagrams, cutaways of anatomy layers. Index, glossary, table of contents.

Regularly $21.00. Offered at $14.50.

Beetles     

Did you know that there are more species of beetles than there are for any other animal group in the world? Richardson's book is filled with interesting and unusual facts about beetles. It provides information about beetles' body parts, reproductive behaviors and self-defense mechanisms. Richardson also provides information about the pesty behaviors of some beetles. Directions are provided on how to catch beetles and how to build a home for them.

Reading level: Gr 4-8
32 pages. 7.5" x 9.5" library binding.
Smart Apple Media

Color photos. Index.

NOW: $ 6.00 each

Zoobooks   

Reading level: Gr 3-8
Creative Education

24 pages. 8.5" x 11" library binding.
Color photos. Index, table of contents.

Regularly $16.95 each.       
NOW $5.00 each

Let's Investigate Plants & Animals     
Created especially for younger readers, these engaging books are filled with brilliant images and fact-filled text.

Reading level: Gr 4-8
Creative Education

32 pages. 9.25" x 9" library binding.
Color photos. Index, glossary.

Regularly $16.95 NOW $7.50 each