Cynthia Overbeck Bix

Describes the special parts of the cactus plant and how they work together to enable the plant to survive in the desert by storing water.

Text and photographs describe the growth of a sunflower from a seed to a full-grown plant.

Describes the life of a fox terrier that lives in an apartment building in the city.

Discusses the largest land animal on earth, which now lives only in Africa and Asia.

Fad Mania! takes readers through crazy fads in American history, from swallowing goldfish to cramming phone booths and show ing up for spontaneous flash mob events, providing a snapshot of America popular culture.

Describes how seeds are moved from place to place by wind, water, and animals, and how they function in plant reproduction.

Describes the forms water takes, how it has shaped Earth, and its importance to life.

Introduces the various butterflies found in all parts of the world that have in common a slender pointed tip, or tail, on each hindwing.