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Spanish language edition. Discover the variety of bug-eaters—animal, plant, even human—in this exploration of both poetry and the natural world. Facklam’s playful rhymes mixed with Long’s vivid illustrations introduce young readers to an array of creatures as they munch on lunch. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs, a spider trapping a fly, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear chewing on a hive full of bees, Bugs for Lunch will give curious readers plenty of food for thought delivered in a playful package.

Explains the nature of viruses, describes how they cause diseases, and looks at virus research

Describes the work of researchers on Barro Colorado Island in Panama who are studying the behavior of the various species of bats living in the rain forests there.

The authors provide and insightful and engaging road map for producing a publishable work of nonfiction.

Compares the parts of a child's body with an animal's eyes, neck, legs, etc.

Describes the characteristics and nature of insects, looks at how insect-borne diseases are prevented and treated, and discusses how insects are used for pest control and protection of the environment

People who create computer Web sites to attract attention or catch new customers are borrowing an idea millions of years old. A spider's web is its communication center. Not only do spiders have to choose the right site for their networks, but they also make the material to build them with. No wonder spiders are such fascinating animals. With this fourth title in her critically acclaimed natural history picture book series, award-winning science author Margery Facklam invites you to discover the fascinating world of spiders. Spinning, jumping, roping prey, diving underwater, and even spitting their dinners into submission -- the behaviors of twelve different spiders, plus one that's not, are shown in Alan Male's striking artwork, up close and personal in their natural habitats. The text and illustrations combine to create a book of scientific information presented in an irresistible, eye-catching format that will compel even those with acute arachnophobia to turn the pages. . . .

Describes the characteristics and nature of bacteria, looks at the diseases they can cause, and discusses beneficial bacteria used in genetic engineering, food making, and toxic cleanup

Looks at how animals prepare for long and short dormant periods and discusses the behavior of bears, woodchucks, squirrels, snakes, and hummingbirds.

Traces the history of scientific research on the workings of the brain from the eighteenth century to the present and discusses sleep, hypnosis, memory, and biofeedback