Sandra Markle

Owls are one of the world's top predators. With keen hearing and sight, owls are able to spot prey across long distances. Then they quietly swoop in for the kill. Two of the largest kinds of owls are the Eurasian eagle owl and the great gray owl. In addition to being great hunters, these owls raise the next generation of top predators. Discover the hunting behaviors of owls and see how they train their owlets.

Panamanian golden frogs aren't just cute, little, and yellow. They're also the national symbol of Panama. But they started to disappear about fifteen years ago. What's killing them? Could it be a change in their habitat? What about pollution? Might it be a result of climate change? Follow a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide in this real-life science mystery.

If you could have any animal's coat, whose would you choose? What if you woke up one morning and discovered your body was covered in an animal's scales, feathers, or fur instead of your own skin? How would that change your life? What If You Had Animal Scales ? is the next imaginative book in Sandra Markle's popular What If You Had series. If you had a chinchilla's fur, you'd never need to worry about bug spray. If you had a hammerhead shark's scales, you'd be the fastest swimmer on the team And if you had a honeybee's coat, you'd always bring home the biggest haul on Halloween. Discover what your life would be like if you had these special coats -- and find out why your skin is just right for you

If you could have any animal's coat, whose would you choose? What if you woke up one morning and discovered your body was covered in an animal's scales, feathers, or fur instead of your own skin? How would that change your life? What If You Had Animal Scales ? is the next imaginative book in Sandra Markle's popular What If You Had series. If you had a chinchilla's fur, you'd never need to worry about bug spray. If you had a hammerhead shark's scales, you'd be the fastest swimmer on the team And if you had a honeybee's coat, you'd always bring home the biggest haul on Halloween. Discover what your life would be like if you had these special coats -- and find out why your skin is just right for you

Did you know that rats can be heroes? In the southern African nation of Mozambique, these amazing rats (which are the size of a small house cat) have helped clear landmines. And that's just one of the incredible stories in this book. Award-winning author Sandra Markle has collected wonderful true stories about animals that have rescued humans--and other animals. With fabulous photographs of the featured animals, this book is sure to appeal to animal lovers everywhere

2021 Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) Booklist Selection Make bedtime bearable again with Hush Up and Hibernate--now available in paperback Leaves are falling; a cold wind is blowing, geese are heading south. Clearly, winter is coming. It's time for black bears to do what they always do this time of year--hibernate. Kids will get a kick out of this romp of a tale about a black bear cub that finds every excuse imaginable to avoid the inevitable go-to-bed moment. Will Mama Bear finally win? Or will Baby Bear come up with the ultimate reason to skip going to sleep?" A lot of fun " -- KIRKUS REVIEWS"Parents who struggle to get toddlers into bed will certainly appreciate poor Mama Bear's efforts to get Baby Bear ready to hibernate... Facts are seamlessly woven... as Baby runs through a litany of delay tactics." -- BOOKLIST"This award-winning author has a knack for using simple, fictional stories to keep the attention of young readers while slyly delivering facts about nonhuman animals...a lot of fun." -- KIRKUS REVIEWSSTEM-based backmatter includes activities and Hibernating animals. BearsYellow-Bellied MarmotChipmunkSnapping TurtleGarter SnakeAbout the Hush Up SeriesAs natural as spring follows winter, children test limits. While children try to become independent, their words and behavior often say 'no.' Your child won't go to bed, doesn't go along for the ride, or may have a range of mealtime and other routine behaviors. The Hush Up Series gives parents and children a chance to laugh at themselves through the universal parent/child struggles while learning a thing or two about our natural world along the way.

A young girl, her mother, and her grandmother embark on a rainy day adventure in this engrossing story of discovery and wonder, inspired by a true story. There's nothing to do on a rainy day--or so Ally thinks. But Mama says she's seen something amazing, so despite Ally's misgivings, she sets out on an adventure with her mother and grandmother. On their journey, she sees all sorts of things: dripping awnings, wet cardboard, splashing cars...but also earthworms, storm drain geysers, and oil slick patterns. And then they turn the corner, just in time to see a big crowd. What's happening? Lyrical text from Sandra Markle and stunning paintings from New York Times best-selling illustrator Thomas Gonzalez tell a captivating, multigenerational story of a toad migration, inspired by the real-life Toad Detour in Roxborough, Pennsylvania.

A praying mantis waits for its prey insect to appear. Then, like lightning, the mantis strikes Learn how praying mantises hunt, reproduce, and protect themselves with thrilling details and awesome augmented reality experiences.

A tick cuts through a host's skin and begins to drink blood as its body slowly swells. Learn about the life cycles of ticks through amazing augmented reality experiences and tons of creepy, bloody details.

Stick insects use their long, narrow bodies to hide in plain sight. They escape predators by falling to the forest floor, where they blend in with sticks and fallen leaves. Learn all about stick insects through exciting augmented reality experiences.

Millions of locusts swarm a farmer's field and feast. When nothing green is left, the insects leave. Learn about the lives of locusts and what drives their incredible hunger through amazing augmented reality experiences.

If you could have any animal's superpower, whose would you choose? What if you woke up one morning, and you suddenly had the superpower of an unusual animal? If you could fly like a colugo, taking out the trash would be a breeze. If you could shock like an electric eel, you'd never worry about the power going out during a storm And if you could spy like a narwhal, you'd never lose a game of hide-and-seek. With zany illustrations and amazing true facts, What If You Could Spy like a Narwhal ? continues a new series from bestselling creators Sandra Markle and Howard McWilliam. The What If You Could...? books have all the appeal of the What If You Had...? titles, but focus on animal superpowers and feature a fresh design.

Acclaimed science author Sandra Markle offers a fascinating look at Gobi bears--the rarest bears on the planet. These adorable animals face threats ranging from illegal gold miners to climate change. Find out more about these bears, which are considered a national treasure in Mongolia, and learn what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species." Markle clearly and efficiently introduces a bear unfamiliar to most North American readers . . . Not a story of salvation but a work in progress, ably explained."--starred, Kirkus Reviews

If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose? What if you woke up one morning, and you suddenly had the superpower of an ocean animal? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. And if you could sniff like a great white shark, you'd be able to smell treats from miles away With zany illustrations and amazing true facts, What If You Could Sniff Like a Shark? launches a brand-new series from bestselling creators Sandra Markle and Howard McWilliam. The What If You Could...? books have all the appeal of the What If You Had...? titles, but focus on animal superpowers and feature a fresh new design.

"Familiar, familial fun "-- KIRKUS REVIEWS Kids everywhere are asking "Are we there yet? " From car seats to caribou herds, make traveling fun again with Hush Up and Migrate, the second book in the Hush Up series for families A tiny, green sprout pushes through a snowdrift, the first sign of spring, and Mama Caribou knows it's time to migrate. Baby Bou has other ideas--he wants to stay and play with his friends Walking north for the summer is booooring, but without his herd, Baby Bou isn't safe from predators. Will Mama Caribou get her son to safety, or will Baby Bou miss out on the big surprise waiting for him at the summer range? Find out in Hush Up and Migrate "Will keep readers entertained... Familiar, familial fun delivers facts about caribou." -- KIRKUS REVIEWS STEM-based back matter features activities and Migratory animals Caribou Bar-Tailed Godwit Tundra Swan Northern Wheatear Arctic Tern About the Hush Up Series As natural as spring follows winter, children test limits. While children try to become independent, their words and behavior often say 'no'; your child won't go to bed, doesn't go along for the ride, or is having a range of mealtime and other routine behaviors. The Hush Up Series gives parents and children a chance to laugh at themselves through the universal parent/child struggles while learning a thing or two about our natural world along the way.

Every year in Namibia, about two thousand zebras suddenly disappear from their grazing area along the Chobe River. Months later, the herd returns. Where do they go? And why? Thanks to satellite-tracking collars, scientists were able to solve the mystery, but several questions remain. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle reveals the process scientists used to study the zebras, and she also delves into the science of migration, exploring how animals know where to go, how to get there, and when to leave.

Discover Earth as you've never seen it before, in this stunning and unique collection of satellite images that offer an unexpected look at our planet. A perfect gift for young National Geographic fans and atlas enthusiasts When astronauts look down at our planet and see its vibrant surface shining against the blackness of space, they experience the Overview Effect--a sense of awe, an awareness that everything is interconnected, and an overwhelming desire to take care of our one and only home. Overview: Young Explorer's Edition, newly adapted for young readers from the adult book Overview, captures this sense of wonder and shares it with readers without having to leave the ground. Extraordinary aerial photographs reveal Earth's natural beauty and show the surprising, fascinating, and destructive ways humans have impacted our environment. This eye-opening visual journey will forever change the way we see our home planet.

Top-selling science author Sandra Markle presents the story of whale sharks--the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean.