Melissa Stewart

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, life cycle, types, locomotion, defenses, senses, and eating habits of snakes.

Shows and describes ants and looks at their life cycle, habits, and behavior.

Presents information about fish, describing their physical characteristics and discussing different ways in which they are threatened, from the dumping of chemicals into waterways, to overfishing, to deforestation, and what scientists have done to help.

Describes how human behavior can affect butterflies and how people can take action to ensure their survival.

Explains how the behaviors and characteristics of different predatory animals, including wolves, polar bears, army ants, and orcas, are valuable in their pursuit of food.

Describes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycle of birds.

Describes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycles of mammals, including humans.

Describes the appearance, behavior, and life cycle of various insects, such as the green stink bug, the grasshopper, and the flea.

Describes the basic behavior, physical traits, and life cycles of amphibians.