Janey Levy

"Hippos are perhaps the most surprising animals in this series. They are, after all, herbivores, not carnivores or even omnivores. And their huge body and short, fat legs make them look slow moving. But these enormous animals are surprisingly speedy and aggressive and equipped with an immensely powerful bite. Young readers will be enthralled with what they discover about this popular animal in this engaging volume. Accessible text addresses important...

In this dynamic volume on a perpetually popular subject, budding paleontologists learn about a birdlike dinosaur in China, a fossilized dinosaur brain in England, and dinosaur feathers trapped in amber in Myanmar. They'll also come face-to-face with the largest dinosaur ever found, a reptile heavier than a Boeing 737, in Argentina. All of these amazing things have been discovered in just the past few years. Fossils are truly some of the most exciting...

"The black mamba and the blue-ringed octopus are among Earth's most venomous animals. Beyond that, they have little in common. One is known for its great size; the other is adorably small. And they'd never meet in real life because one lives on land, while the other dwells in the ocean. But imagine they did meet. What would the battle look like? Who might win? This engaging volume compares the animals' qualities to see who might emerge victorious....

"A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle. But when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision a real clash. Discoveries about the lives of these animals will enthrall young readers as they try to guess which might triumph in an imaginary encounter between the two. Accessible text, including stunning statistics, highlights important science concepts, while powerful images...

There are stories of meat-eating plants, but are they really true? Yes! Plants are just as freaky as animals in many ways. This book dives into jungles, forests, and fields all over the world that contain some of the wildest plants on the planet. From Venus flytraps and pitcher plants to a plant that smells like a rotting corpse, these organisms are as diverse as they are weird. Toxic mosses and poisonous plants like the New Zealand tree nettle show...

Most tsunamis happen without us even knowing. Some, however, have caused destruction and devastation. Readers will learn about some of these horrific tsunamis in this captivating book.

Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest and most influential women in the United States. But she began her life in poverty and endured some terrible experiences in childhood before her father helped her turn her life around. This absorbing volume traces Winfrey's life from her difficult childhood to her early success and her rise to fame and fortune. Age-appropriate text covers important social studies content while colorful photographs enliven the reading...

In July 1848, the first women's rights convention in the United States was held in Seneca Falls, New York. Leading activists Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the event, during which women's social and civil rights were passionately discussed. This landmark convention sparked the American Women's Suffrage Movement. In this educational and illuminating book, readers will discover why the Seneca Falls Convention was so significant and...

When you think of the achievements and legacy of ancient Greece, you probably think of art, architecture, and democracy. But ancient Greeks left so much more to the world, and some of their inventions will surprise modern readers. The list includes the lighthouse, the alarm clock, the shower, and trial by jury. This fascinating volume will introduce readers to this and more as they explore the myriad accomplishments of ancient Greece. Thoroughly researched...

The animal world includes many beautiful, colorful, and majestic creatures, but some of nature's creatures are strange-looking, even ugly to human eyes. The naked mole rat belongs to this group of animals. Readers of this absorbing volume will discover fascinating facts about these creepy animals, who live in colonies organized like those of bees and ants, and aren't actually moles or rats! Age-appropriate text highlights important elementary science...