Sandra Markle

Giraffes are some of the most fascinating animals on the African savanna. Yet they're facing threats from climate change and competition from humans for natural resources. Long ago, Nubian giraffes roamed wild across Uganda. Over time, as people constructed roads and towns, giraffe habitat and populations shrank. By 2016, nearly all of the country's two hundred and fifty giraffes were grouped in one area within Murchison Falls National Park. Then a rich oil deposit was discovered there and companies made plans to start drilling, which would make the area unlivable for these critically endangered animals.To preserve their dwindling population, the Ugandan government enlisted the help of a giraffe conservation organization to move a group of giraffes across a river to safer territory. Follow their incredible journey to their new home

If you could have any dinosaur body part, which would you choose?What if you woke up one morning and you had sprouted a dinosaur body part overnight?Sandra Markle's bestselling What If You Had... series is now in Scholastic's Level 2 reader format Perfect for kids just learning to read independently, this imaginative book explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw a dinosaur body part instead of your own From a Velociraptor's sharp sickle-tipped toes to a T. rex's giant curved teeth, and from the body armor of an Ankylosaurus to the long neck of a Brachiosaurus -- discover what it would be like if you had one of these wild dinosaur parts Readers will also learn what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and why they aren't around today.

If you could have any animal's eyes, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning and your eyes weren't yours?Sandra Markle's bestselling What If You Had... series is now in Scholastic's Level 2 reader format Perfect for kids just learning to read independently, this imaginative book explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw a pair of animal eyes instead of your own.From the chameleon's eyes that can point in different directions, to the colossal squid's eyes that shine in the dark, discover what it would be like if you had these special eyes. Then, find out why your eyes are just the right ones for you

In the cloud forests of the Amazon Basin, scientists are installing extraordinary numbers of camera traps in the hopes of learning more about an elusive species--woolly monkeys. High above in the rain forest canopy, woolly monkeys sit on tree branches eating fruit. Hidden by leaves and surrounded by mist, it's difficult to see them even with high-powered binoculars. Because they live in such remote and hard-to-observe areas of the rain forest, information about the lives of woolly monkeys has remained a mystery. No one knows for sure how many woolly monkeys are left in the wild. But the rain forest's health and future is dependent on them. Known as the rain forest's gardeners, their activities and behaviors are essential to the survival of the trees and animals that live there. Scientists need to learn more to save this vulnerable species and protect their habitats from deforestation and other threats. See how scientists in Peru's Man Biosphere Reserve are using different methods of observation and new technology to study this keystone species before it's too late. Scan QR codes inside the book to see and hear the monkeys

Join a real-life adventure--a scientific expedition to a remote area of the Honduran rainforest, suspected to be the ruins of the Lost City of the Monkey God. In the dense rain forest of Honduras, a legend lay hidden. For centuries, explorers had searched fruitlessly for a rumored lost city. With the help of a new technology called lidar, which uses a low-flying plane and laser technology, filmmaker Steve Elkins and his team found promising evidence of where the city might be. But to know if they had really found an ancient archaeological site, a team of explorers and scientists still had to go into the rain forest to look for it. The team only had ten days to hike into the dense jungle, likely unvisited by humans in the past 500 years, and locate the archaeological site. And what they found was not what they had expected. In fact, the discoveries were so astounding that more expeditions followed the first. From close-up encounters with fearsome predators to swarming insects to dangerous flash floods, the explorers faced numerous challenges as they worked to find artifacts and document the diversity of life in this remote area. Award-winning science author Sandra Markle takes readers along on this series of scientific expeditions to discover what secrets this lost city holds.

Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year . . . and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees' natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working to answer these questions . . . and save the world's honeybees before it's too late.

Strength, power, and keen senses are a few of the traits that make crocodiles some of world's best hunters. Saltwater crocodiles are the largest of all crocodiles, and Nile crocodiles are close runners-up. And these amazing predators have an important job: raising and training their young to become the next generation of top predators. Learn about the lives of saltwater crocodiles and Nile crocodiles

Eagles are top predators in nearly every habitat of the world. Two of the largest kinds of eagles are the Steller's sea eagle and harpy eagle. Keen sight and amazing flight make them great hunters. And they pass down their hunting techniques to their eaglets so they can become the next generation of top predators. Follow the hunt and learn about Steller's sea eagles and harpy eagles.

In the vast Arctic region, polar bears are top predators. Large and powerful, polar bears can take down the biggest prey of their habitat. Strong paws and keen senses help these great hunters. And polar bears pass down their hunting techniques to their cubs so they can become the next generation of top predators. Learn all about the lives of polar bears

Wolves use teamwork and strong senses of smell, hearing, and sight to track their prey. And when they catch prey, wolves use their incredible bite force to take it down for the kill. See how these powerful animals grow from small cubs into full-grown wolves--honing the instincts and skills they'll need to become top predators.

With their sharp senses, ability to run long distances, and powerful bites, wolves are top predators in their habitats. Find out how they work together to hunt and raise their young.

Lions are deadly predators. Their size, keen eyesight, and razor-sharp teeth and claws help them take down prey. Find out how lions hunt, interact with other lions in their pride, and raise their young.