Hermit Crabs

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 November 1989
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the hermit crab.

Coral Reefs

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 May 1984
Text and photographs examine the different kinds of coral reefs and their composition and describe the variety of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other animals that live in the reef environment.

Mantises

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 January 1984
Describes the habits and life cycle of mantises, including thehatching of eggs, development of young, and final molt that produces adult insects.

How Leaves Change

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 September 1986

Text and photographs describe the transformation of tadpoles into mature frogs and toads.

Morning Glories

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 December 1985
Examines the lives of morning glories and the stages of development leading to the production of their delicate flowers.

Wheat

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 April 1990
Explains the life cycle of wheat, its varieties, its cultivation, its harvesting, and its importance in feeding millions of people all over the world.

Tree Frogs

by Sylvia A. Johnson and Modoki Masuda

Published 1 January 1986
Describes different kinds of tree frogs and the way in which they live.

Beetles

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 September 1982
Introduces members of the beetle family, discussing their development, environment, and life cycle.

Ladybugs

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 November 1983

Fireflies

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 July 1986
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the soft-bodied member of the beetle family that uses its light to attract a mate.

Crabs

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 September 1982
Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of crabs.

Potatoes

by Sylvia A. Johnson

Published 1 July 1984
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.

Water Insects

by Sylvia A. Johnson and Modoki Masuda

Published 1 December 1990
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of some insects that spend most of their lives in the water.