Joyce Markovics

Learn all about the secretive ringtail! How they hunt, how they raise their young, and how humans are working to make sure they survive in an ever-changing habitat.

Discover the jaguarundis life cycle, diet, behavior, and physical characteristicsand find out what can be done to save this amazing animal.

"Did you know that some shrimp and krill make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent shrimp and krill-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided by publisher.

"Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided...

"Did you know that fireflies and some other insects, including glowworms, make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about fireflies and glowworms-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--Provided by...

"Industrial architecture includes structures where products are made or that support industry. This book showcases interesting industrial buildings--from factories and offices to warehouses and distribution centers--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars"--Provided by the publisher.

"Modern architecture includes buildings that embrace clean, simple lines and forms. This book showcases striking modern buildings--from houses and offices to museums and performing arts centers--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars"--Provided by the publisher.

Word problems are little math puzzles we read to solve problems. To solve a word problem, read it carefully. Then turn the words into numbers, while demonstrating how to solve addition and subtraction word problems by using objects or drawings. This title will allow students to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).

A look inside a bat's dark world, how bats hunt, sleep, and raise their young, and more.

Presents easy-to-read information about earthquakes, including causes, effects, and tips on earthquake safety.