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A tour through Florida's Everglades National Park, (complete with maps, legends, and detailed captions and factoids) introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. The Coe Visitor Center, various trails, and Miccosukee and Seminole influences are all discussed. America's national parks preserve some of our country's most unusual and beloved natural wonders. Our Visitor Guides give readers the opportunity to discover...
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about domestic robots. Describes the history of robotics that has led to the robots in our home, such as the Roomba and Robomow. Discusses the experimental robots used to develop technology for the commercial market and the future applications robots in the home. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used in hospitals and other medical settings. Describes therapy robots, robot-assisted surgery, and currier robots autonomously carrying items around hospitals. Explains the technology used for robotic prosthetics and the future of controlling them with brain waves. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots that work to make and package our goods. Describes the technological history that led to today's automated assembly machines. Explains their role today and possible future applications. Includes Q & A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to animals that blend in with their environment, such as the octopus, Arctic hare, silk moth, and zebra, and explore how they use camouflage to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
11) Wetlands
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the wetland ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--
12) Grasslands
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the grassland ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--
13) Tundras
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the tundra ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--
14) Prickly animals
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to prickly animals such as the sea urchin, hedgehog, porcupine, and thorny devil, and explore how they use spines to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
15) Oceans
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the ocean ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--
16) Stinky animals
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to stinky animals such as the skunk, opossum, ladybug, and peccary, and explore how they use bad smells to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
17) Rain forests
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"This photo-illustrated book for emergent readers describes the rain forest ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--
18) Forests
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the temperate forest ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to live there. Includes picture glossary and index."--
19) Coral reefs
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the coral reef ecosystem. Includes picture glossary and index."--