Gail Gibbons

Introduces the ladybug, including its different parts, what it eats, its life cycle, and why ladybugs are important for crops and other plants.

Owls are known for their haunting calls; yet when they are hunting, they can swoop down and snatch prey without making a sound. There are about 140 different kinds of owls, and they live on every continent except Antarctica. From the smallest, the elf owl, to the largest, the great gray owl, here is information about the 21 types that are believed to be living in North America. From egg to owlet to fierce bird of prey, this book offers an insightful...

A simple description of how seasons are caused by the positions of the Earth and the Sun also discusses the delights of each of the seasons.

Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store.

While most people think of hungry fangs when they think of wolves, modern research has proven wolves are not the dangerous threat many thought them to be. This new edition, vetted by an expert, presents the latest scientific information on wolves in language accessible for young readers through vibrant, detailed illustrations and easy-to-read text. Kids will love seeing wolves roam the snowy, watercolor landscape while learning new, surprising facts...

Introduces the history of Groundhog Day, presents facts about groundhogs, and discusses the ways people celebrate this holiday.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and habitat of various kinds of gorillas.

"Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges, grapefruits, bananas? yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her signature paneled illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits, where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to enjoy them as...

"Vetted by an expert, this new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear,...