Margery Facklam's Books

New York is more than a city; it's also a state that's filled with rich history, astounding culture and scenic beauty. It is explored in this book region by region, offering historical accounts, natural history facts and sight-seeing suggestions.

Describes thirteen of the world's largest insects, including the birdwing butterfly and the Goliath beetle.

The authors provide and insightful and engaging road map for producing a publishable work of nonfiction.

With enthusiastic and accurate text blended with precise illustrations, this book describes 13 amazing lizards and delivers an in-depth look into their fascinating worlds, from their eating habits to the defense of their territory. Full color.

Traces the history of scientific research on the workings of the brain from the eighteenth century to the present and discusses sleep, hypnosis, memory, and biofeedback

A poem describing the star that was present at the first Christmas.

Describes the nature of parasitism, looks at the parasitic relationships of plants and animals, and discusses hookworms, tapeworms, galls, molds, and leeches

Examines partnerships between two different species of animals that provide one or both of the partners with food, protection, transportation, or a way to keep clean.

People who create computer Web sites to attract attention or catch new customers are borrowing an idea millions of years old. A spider's web is its communication center. Not only do spiders have to choose the right site for their networks, but they also make the material to build them with. No wonder spiders are such fascinating animals. With this fourth title in her critically acclaimed natural history picture book series, award-winning science author Margery Facklam invites you to discover the fascinating world of spiders. Spinning, jumping, roping prey, diving underwater, and even spitting their dinners into submission -- the behaviors of twelve different spiders, plus one that's not, are shown in Alan Male's striking artwork, up close and personal in their natural habitats. The text and illustrations combine to create a book of scientific information presented in an irresistible, eye-catching format that will compel even those with acute arachnophobia to turn the pages. . . .

Mother and daughter co-authors, Margery Facklam and Peggy Thomas, explore their home state region by region, offering historical accounts, natural history facts, and sightseeing suggestions. Detailed illustrations capture the diversity and beauty of this grand state.

Spanish language edition. Discover the variety of bug-eaters—animal, plant, even human—in this exploration of both poetry and the natural world. Facklam’s playful rhymes mixed with Long’s vivid illustrations introduce young readers to an array of creatures as they munch on lunch. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs, a spider trapping a fly, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear chewing on a hive full of bees, Bugs for Lunch will give curious readers plenty of food for thought delivered in a playful package.

Spanish language edition. Bon appetit! Kudos to Chef Nature for dishing up these tasty morsels. No reader with a discriminating palate will be able to put this delicious menu of appetizing delicacies down. BUGS FOR LUNCH caters to a full array of creatures?animal, plant, and human?that munch on bugs. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs and butterflies, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear munching on a hive full of bees, Sylvia Long's vivid illustrations show close-up details of all sorts of creatures munching on their lunch. These colorful drawings of creatures that live to eat bugs will be your key to discovering a world of insectivores in your own backyard and beyond.

A poem describing the star that was present at the first Christmas.

Describes the experiences of eleven women who study animal behavior: Belle Benchley, Ruth Harkness, Jane Goodall, Kay McKeever, Hope Buyukmihci, Karen Pryor, Eugenie Clark, Dian Fossey, Birute Galdikas, Leone Pippard, and Heather Malcolm.

Examines the many reasons for the extinction and near-extinction of animal species. Discusses how some near-extinctions have been reversed through special breeding programs and legislation to save endangered species. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Describes the work of paleontologists, beginning with Roy Chapman Andrews in the 1920s, who have searched in the Gobi Desert for evidence of dinosaurs.

Traces the history of pharmacology, from the early days of leeches and simple plants to modern research into drugs to work against cancer.

Examines the nature, origins, and dangers of avalanches and discusses preventive and safety measures to be used against them.

Discusses current accomplishments in the field of replacing parts in the human body, including organ transplants, artificial organs and implants, and artificial joints and limbs.

Takes the reader behind the scenes in a natural history museum.

The seeds of this story were planted generations ago. Telling her own story and those her mother, Margaret W. Wheeler, related to her, Margery Wheeler Mattox draws the reader into an unforgettable tale of love, deceit, murder, intrigue, and survival, all set around a mysterious mansion built during Revolutionary times in a valley that will stir your imagination and haunt your soul.

Book's by Margery Facklam

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