Clara MacCarald

"Introduces readers to some of the world's weirdest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their strange natures affect their lives"--

Explains some of the ways deserts are in danger, and shares the ways people are combating invasive species and restoring damaged areas.

"Introduces readers to some of the world's smartest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their smarter natures affect their lives"--

Imagine stopping at a gas station, and filling your car with ... poop. Fuel made from poop may sound like science fiction, but it's already science fact. This engrossingly gross book explores the powerful possibilities. We'll discover how scientists are learning to make renewable fuels from something that most people are happy to get rid of. Unlike fossil fuels, poop is cheap, it's plentiful, and it's everywhere we are. Whether it's to the store,...