Sylvia A Johnson

An introduction to the domesticated silkworm moth, raised on farms in Japan and elsewhere for the sake of the silk thread out of which its cocoons are constructed.

Describes the varied characteristics and habits of bats and the importance of their roles as pollinators and seed dispersers.

Discusses the Adélie and emperor penguins that make their homes in Antarctica.

A history of mapmaking showing how maps both reflect and change people's view of the world.

An introduction to the structure and ways of life of some of the 40,000 kinds of snails, with an emphasis on land snails.

Describes the habits and life cycle of mantises, including the hatching of eggs, development of young, and final molt that produces adult insects.

Examines the nature and function of flower colors and explains their role in attracting animal pollinators to help the plants reproduce.

Describes the development of the potato, including information on planting seed potatoes, sprouting, the growth of the plant and its underground tubers, and the role played by tubers in the life of the potato plant.

Describes many foods native to the Americas, including corn, peppers, peanuts, and chocolate, which were taken to Europe and used in new ways around the world.

Introduces members of the beetle family, discussing their development, environment, and life cycle.