Bøger af Melissa Gish

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book about flamingos treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these tropical shorebirds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an Argentinian tale about the flamingo"--

A look at crabs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their chelipeds, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their threatened status in the world today.

Sharp canines tear ... Powerful paws swat ... Meet the brown bear! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these muscular forest mammals. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animals' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Germanic folktale about the brown bear adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

A look at bighorn sheep, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their horns, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their endangered status in the world today.

Long teeth gnaw ... Flat tail slaps ... Meet the beaver! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of these industrious mammals. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the water-loving rodents' relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a beaver legend from the indigenous Tsimshian people of the Pacific Northwest adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of fairies, the winged, magical creatures known for their tricks or helpfulness. Also included is a story from folklore about how fairies learn to fly"--

"A look at pelicans, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flexible gular pouches, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their vulnerability to pollution in the world today"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of trolls, the gigantic creatures of Scandinavian legend known for their appetites. Also included is a story from folklore about a troll in disguise"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behaviors, and origins of hippogriffs, the part-horse, part-eagle mythological creatures known for their flying. Also included is a story from folklore about how a hippogriff helped save a prince."--

A look at falcons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their wings, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their threatened status in the world today.