Gilda Berger

These animals are so ugly, they're cute! From bulldogs to sloths, lemurs to hippos, there are ugly cute animals all across the animal kingdom. This level 2 reader will feature the cutest of those ugly animals. Kids may recognize some of the animals as their very own pets, while others will be new discoveries for young readers. The reader will feature large full-color photos with fun facts about each creature. Kids will get a kick out of silly creatures...

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Explores the world of sharks, including historical data, current information on shark research and sightings, and descriptions of the behavior and physical characteristics of twenty major types.

Examines common trends in sexual and other kinds of abuse in the family, including wife abuse, child abuse, child sexual abuse, adolescent sexual abuse, and elder abuse.

Discusses fund-raising concerts and records produced by popularmusicians to benefit charities, including projects such as BandAid, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and others.

An exploration of the parts and functions of the human body which includes the basic systems.

Examines the different strategies which animals use to stay alive during cold weather, including migration, hibernation, and changing color.