Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Scientifically accurate illustrations capture some scaly predators as they hunt, hide, and reproduce, in a book that offers facts about different varieties of snakes.

"A dog's nose is 300 times more powerful than a human nose, so it's no wonder that dogs use their incredibly advanced sense of smell to do some very important jobs. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent explores the various ways specific dogs have put their super sniffing ability to use: from bedbug sniffers to explosive detectors to life-saving allergy detectors...and more. This dynamic photo-essay includes first-hand accounts from the people who work closely with...

Provides an overview of coral reefs as ecosystems, describing different types of corals and how they reproduce and discussing the variety of fishes and other animals that depend on coral reefs to sustain them.

Celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety.

When wolves were eliminated from Yellowstone National Park the natural system was out of balance. Shows the return of the wolves to the park and the natural balance being restored.

Discusses the paintings on the walls of Lascaux Cave in France including the cave's discovery, its significance, and the efforts to preserve the paintings themselves.

Describes the journey of Lewis and Clark through the western United States, focusing on the plants they cataloged, their uses for food and medicine, and the plant lore of Native American people.

Compares the physical characteristics and behavior of wolves and dogs and describes how dogs evolved from their wild relatives.

Examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up the ecosystem of the North American Sonoran Desert.

Examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up the ecosystem of the American tallgrass prairie.