Did you just see a butterfly? Or was it a moth? These animals look very similar, but they are different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look alikes apart"--P. [2] of cover.

A newly hatched cricket has a problem getting his wings to chirp. A very quiet cricket who wants to rub his wings together and make a sound as do so many other animals finally achieves his wish. The cricket's sound is reproduced at the end of the book. Annotation. A small cricket hatches "one warm day," and the other insects greet him. Though the little guy wants very much to respond, nothing happens when he rubs his wings together. Finally, as night...

Ostriches can t fly, but they can run over 30 miles per hour! What other marvelous facts does the avian world hold? Readers of this playful book will find out! They ll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, senses, and many other essential life science topics. Vivid photographs of these beautiful winged creatures will captivate readers, while cool fact boxes and questions create an interactive reading experience. A fun quiz at the end...

Explores the similarities between butterflies and moths, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like antennae shape, wing structure, and coloring can be used to identify these flying insects. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index.--

Describes different types of ants and their behavior.

Close-up photos and lightly-rhymed declarative verse capture a bug's-eye view of nature and encourage children to experience the world outside their doors with care and openness. Includes insect facts. "Step gently out, be still and look closely at the world just outside your door-you are sure to be amazed by the tiny creatures you can find. You might see a cricket leap and land, a moth open her wings, a spider walking across the air, or maybe even...

A quick-paced, colorful description of the physical characteristics, purposes, early history, and high-speed capabilities of Indy cars--some of the fastest race cars in the world.

Small-town crop duster Dusty Crophopper participates in a race around the world.

The stories of fourteen women during the period from 1880 to 1929 who performed feats of daring from being shot out of a cannon to high-diving on horseback.

Caps for sale: A charming tale of the peddler whose stolen caps mean all kinds of monkey business. Other stories add to the collection. Millions of cats: A gentle old man looks for one cat for his lonely wife, and returns with "millions and billions and trillions of cats". Petunia: A silly goose learns that carrying a book under her wing doesn't make her knowledgeable. Leo the late bloomer: Leo is a late bloomer. Then he shows how glorious it is...