Julia Garstecki-Derkovitz – författare

You see your shadow outside on a sunny day. A rainbow appears in the sky after a storm. Light waves are all around us, even when it's dark. With engaging, at-level text and colorful images, readers will learn about light waves and how we use them every day.

Big or small, thin or wide, brilliantly coloured or camouflaged - there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.

Zip! Something darts through the air. It’s a dragonfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these speedy insects, including their body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they also will uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the dazzling world of dragonflies.

Do you spy a silky web? A spider must be near by! Young readers will get the fast facts on these eight-legged creatures, including spider body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the spectacular world of spiders.

What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a woodpecker or even an eagle? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds.

What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a woodpecker or even an eagle? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds.