Anne O'Daly

Frogs, snakes, and other reptiles and amphibians are amazing animals that make cool pets, but they aren't for everyone! Readers are given the tools to decide for themselves if they might want one of these animals for a pet. They explore detailed text about how to care for reptiles and amphibians, and some of the most common examples of these animals as pets are presented to readers through focused chapters and full-color photographs. Additional text...

Fish can be fun pets, but it takes work to take good care of them. Readers learn all about caring for a fish - including what a fish eats and how to make sure it's in a healthy environment. Engaging and informative text allows readers to decide for themselves if a fish is the right pet for them and introduces them to different kinds of fish they could keep as a pet. Fact boxes and graphic organizers provide additional information, full-color photographs...

This compelling text examines evolution, its definition, and the scientific evidence that evolution has taken place. Readers explore the concepts of natural selection, Darwin's Origin of Species, genetics and evolution, population genetics, patterns in evolution and species concepts, the story of life and geological time, and human evolution. Easy-to-follow narratives offer students additional biological information in sidebars, such as "Closeup"...

An understanding of the states of matter is one that we take for granted every day-when we cook, when we breathe, when we use technology. This title explores the basics of states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. It delves into the history of some of the

Chemical reactions shape the world we live in. Some reactions are simple, and some are complex, which is at the very core of this informative text. This title explores the simplicity of basic chemical reactions and then builds to the more complex, giving

Dogs are popular pets, and readers learn important things about how to care for them in this guide to the responsibility of having a pet. Readers find basic facts about what dogs eat and how they play, but the informative text also dives deeper into basic health care for dogs, proper grooming tips, and so much more. Graphic organizers and full-color photographs of adorable dogs enhance the delightful design, and readers can follow along with a dog-inspired...

Cats are cute pets that need a lot of love and care to thrive. What food should they eat? What toys do they like? How can you keep them healthy? The answers to these questions and more are found in this detailed guide to pet ownership. Readers are able to decide for themselves if a cat is the right pet for them after exploring the age-appropriate text, fact boxes, and graphic organizers. They also discover fun facts about different breeds, along with...