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Melissa Stewart has always been fascinated by the natural world and enjoys sharing it with readers of all ages. She is the award-winning author of more than 100 books for young readers and has written more than 50 articles for children and adults. Trained as both a scientist and a journalist, Melissa believes that nothing brings writing to life like firsthand research. While gathering information for her books, Melissa has explored tropical forests in Costa Rica, gone on a hot-air balloon safari in Kenya, swum with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands, and snorkeled along Mexico’s world-renowned coral reefs. She can’t imagine any job she’d rather have! Affiliations: —Creative Teaching Partner, Massachusetts Cultural Council —Board of Advisors, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators —Judge, American Institute of Physics Children’s Science Writing Award |
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When Rain Falls We go inside when the rain comes down, but where do animals go? That depends on the kind of animal and where it lives. Bees hide in hives and ants stay safe in underground nests. Squirrels pull their long bushy tails over their heads like umbrellas. Caterpillars crawl under leaves. This new book for young readers offers a first glimpse at how different animals in different habitats behave during a thunderstorm. |
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Rabbits This lively series brings young readers exciting information about the habitats, behaviors, and daily routines, and life cycles of common and uncommon creatures from around the world. Beautifully illustrated with full color photos, these books are informative and well written. |
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Extreme Rocks & Minerals Some minerals are as soft as baby powder. Others are as hard as diamonds. Some rocks started out as sizzling hot lava, and others were created as layers of sand and pebbles were pressed together over millions of years. There’s so much to learn about the amazing rocks and minerals that make up our world. |
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Dinosaurs Explore the world of dinosaurs! Some were as tall as a six-story building, some had teeth the size of bananas, and some had trumpets on the tops of their heads. This book features pull tabs, spinning wheels, and other hands-on devices that make the prehistoric world come to life. |
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New World Monkeys In the rain forests of Central and South America, small, furry primates flit through the treetops. These New World monkeys live high in the trees and eat fruit, flowers, seeds, leaves, and even insects. But throughout the tropics, rain forests are being destroyed, and many of these intelligent creatures may disappear before scientists can study them. |
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My Bug Book The clear, simple text and big, beautiful photos in these book are the perfect way to introduce very young children to the wonders of nature. |
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Extreme Coral Reefs A coral is an animal, but it sure doesn't look one. Find out how corals live and grow, and how they create huge underwater structures as their dead bodies slowly accumulate over time. Coral reefs are among the most productive and diverse habitats on Earth, but they are now in danger of disappearing forever. Learn more about these amazing animals and find out how you can help save them. |
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes Young readers are fascinated by natural disasters, especially volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. Because this book was developed in partnership with scientists working at the Smithsonian Institution, it contains the most fascinating and up-to-date information about how and why these devastating natural disasters occur. |
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Butterflies How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? What are antennae for? Why are some butterflies more colorful than others? Author Melissa Stewart reveals the answers to these questions and more. Find out how butterflies live in Our Wide World. Melissa Stewart has spent many hours observing the behavior of butterflies in Costa Rica, Mexico, Europe, and near her home in eastern Massachusetts. |
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Baboons Foraging in the open woodlands of Africa, baboon troops work together to gather fruit, seeds, and leaves and to catch fish and small animals. These intelligent primates form close bonds and often groom one another. When threatened, baboons usually climb high in the trees. But on open ground, they join together and attack a predator with their sharp teeth. Melissa Stewart observed baboons in their natural habitat while on safari in Africa |
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Cell Biology Take a look at some of the most important—and often controversial—concepts of science with this in-depth series. Each comprehensive title explains the theories and facts that define a different scientific concept in a clear, concise manner while revealing the history of how each theory was developed. Although often debated, these great theories have become cornerstones of science. |
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Energy in Motion These titles explain basic physical principles using real-life situations. Clear, simple language is easy for young readers to understand. Large full-color photos show the physical principles at work. |
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Eye See You Not all animals see the same way we do. In Eye See You, engaging text and beautiful photographs work together to explain how a wide range of creatures — from spiders and snakes to owls and orangutans — sees the world. |
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