Bøger af Sandra Markle

Explores the variety of feet in the animal kingdom and their specialty functions, from cheetahs' fast feet to mountain goats' nimble climbing hooves, to flies' sticky feet.

"Follow along on scientific expeditions to a remote area of the Honduran rain forest where an ancient city once stood. Discover artifacts as well as incredible animals that are flourishing there free from human influence"--

For use in schools and libraries only. If you could have any animal's feet, whose would you choose? WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL FEET? is the next book in the successful WHAT IF series by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Howard McWilliam, following the very popular WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH? and WHAT YOU IF HAD ANIMAL HAIR? This latest edition will teach kids about the amazing variety of feet in the animal kingdom and their specialty functions! From cheetahs' fast feet to mountain goats' nimble climbing hooves, to flies' sticky feet! Each animal profile will include a photo as well as illustrations of kids with animal feet that are sure to make kids laugh!

"Discusses the ways that different animals use their hair to survive, including the polar bear, reindeer, and porcupine"--

Did you know that rats can be heroes? In the southern African nation of Mozambique, these amazing rats (which are the size of a small house cat) have helped clear landmines. And that's just one of the incredible stories in this book.Award-winning author Sandra Markle has collected wonderful true stories about animals that have rescued humans-and other animals. With fabulous photographs of the featured animals, this book is sure to appeal to animal lovers everywhere!

This title takes children on a fun, informative, and imaginative journey as they explore what it would be like if their own front teeth were replaced by those of a different animal. Featuring a dozen animals, this book explores how different teeth are especially adapted for an animal's survival. Full color.

Award-winning science writer Sandra Markle shares the story of the only type of bear to live entirely in a desert habitat.

Readers will get creeped out as they learn about insect and arachnid life cycles with fascinating text, pictures, and incredible augmented reality experiences.

From elephants to jack rabbits, explains how certain animals use their ears to help them survive.

When deforestation put golden lion tamarins close to extinction, scientists took action. This suspenseful success story required breeding tamarins in zoos, reintroducing them to the wild, and planting a tree "bridge" to expand their habitat.

One snake can be as long as a city bus—that's big! Another snake is as little as an earthworm. How does it help one snake to be big? How does it help another snake to be little? In Snakes Biggest! Littlest! readers will learn how a snake's size is important to stay alive. Dramatic photos from around the globe show the features that make snakes unusual. Every snake has parts—like fangs or special scales—that allow it to live in its specific place in the world, and now readers can see them up close. As readers slither into the world of snakes, they will come to understand the power of these remarkable creatures.

A young girl, her mother, and her grandmother embark on a rainy day adventure in this engrossing story of discovery and wonder, inspired by a true story.There's nothing to do on a rainy day—or so Ally thinks. But Mama says she's seen something amazing, so despite Ally's misgivings, she sets out on an adventure with her mother and grandmother. On their journey, she sees all sorts of things: dripping awnings, wet cardboard, splashing cars...but also earthworms, storm drain geysers, and oil slick patterns. And then they turn the corner, just in time to see a big crowd. What's happening?Lyrical text from Sandra Markle and stunning paintings from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez tell a captivating, multigenerational story of a toad migration, inspired by the real-life Toad Detour in Roxborough, Pennsylvania.

"A mosquito targets you for a blood feast. You hear a high-pitched buzz before feeling a sharp bite. Learn about mosquitoes and their life cycles with augmented reality experiences and plenty of bloody, itchy details"--

Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean.

One late afternoon in early September, Jilly sees something. It looks like its raining black pepper from a clear blue sky. Then the black rain becomes a wispy mist. And then a spooky orange cloud. What can it be? Jilly and Mom set out to identify the mysterious orange cloud. Illustrations.

What if an animal's teeth grew into the space where you lost your two front teeth? Describes the characteristics of different animals' teeth, including beavers, camels, Bengal tigers, and narwhals.

Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.

Our unique, kid-friendly Smart About series continues with something for your sweet tooth! Smart About Chocolate is "chock-full" of fun facts about the history of chocolate, from the Mayans to Milton Hershey! Kids will learn how chocolate comes from beans of the rain forest's cacao trees and how candymakers in England and Switzerland first produced the chocolate we know and love today. Includes recipes and recommendations of classic books about chocolate.

"If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. An awesome book of ocean animal superpowers!"--