The story describes how Maria cared for the spider until she could return it to its natural habitat. This picture book describes how domestic cats retain many of the instincts of their wild ancestors. These anecdotes and observations explore the special relationship between humans and dogs. Through the insights of trainers and handlers who understand the canine mind especially well, readers learn how the knowledge of a dog's natural behavioral patterns can enrich and protect the lives of both dog and trainer. Part of the Life Cycles series, this book follows mealworms as they complete a cycle of metamorphosis.
Readers also learn how to design an experiment to test mealworm's reactions to light.
A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Insects and Other Small Creatures. Written by a former science teacher, this book answers kids' questions about bugs. It also helps them discover their own answers through observing insect behavior. Readers learn what each bug looks like, where to find it, how to catch it, and how to take care of it. My Pet Rat.