Michael Leach

"Reptiles and amphibians are both cold-blooded vertebrates. While frogs, turtles, and other amphibians spend part of their life in the water, reptiles like snakes and chameleons usually live on dry land. This isn't always the case as there are aquatic reptiles who spend most of their time in the water. Readers will learn how amphibians transform their gills into lungs through metamorphosis and get a close look at how these creatures have adapted to...

"It is not uncommon to spot fish while swimming in the ocean. After all, there's an entire world of creatures that inhabit the diverse seas. While the water can be a dangerous place to live, these creatures have developed clever defense mechanisms to distract predators, like the sea star, which can shed arms and then regrow them. Home to the only species where males gives birth, the ocean is full of seahorses and other interesting animals. Full of...

"Treat readers to details about the diets that include meat and plants, and the diets that include only plants. Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves they munch on all day, a key advantage for their herbivore diet. Pigs have such a strong sense of smell that they're able to detect animals that live underground, making them skilled omnivores. Through intriguing fun facts, vibrant photographs, and age-appropriate text, students will learn about...