Melissa Gish

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, this middle-grade nonfiction book about pelicans treats researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these beautiful waterbirds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American folktale from Louisiana about the pelican." --

"A countdown of five of the most dangerous killer whale encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ocean predators"--Provided by the publisher.

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Woodpeckers treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these wood-boring birds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American Indian woodpecker tale." --

"A countdown of five of the most dangerous shark encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ocean predators"--Provided by the publisher.

"A look at hummingbirds, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their ability to hover, behaviors, relationships with humans, and admired status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Pandas treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous Asian mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an ancient Chinese folk tale about the bear"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Rhinoceroses treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this mighty mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Malaysian folk tale about the rhino"--

"A look at Komodo dragons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their sawlike teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"A look at storks, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long legs, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their threatened status in the world today"--Provided by the publisher.

"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of penguins, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flightless marine birds"--