Melissa Stewart

Books by This Author

A Place for Bats

By: Melissa Stewart
Age Level: 6-9
The benefits of human actions to help bat survival are introduced in this readable, realistically illustrated and well-sourced introduction. A variety of bats are included with their range identified on clear maps.

A Place for Fish

By: Melissa Stewart
Age Level: 6-9
Full color illustrations and clear language present a range of fish in different ecosystems in and near the U.S., as well as the impact of people's activities on the fish. Endpapers include maps where the fish you’ve met in the book can be found.

Ants (National Geographic Readers)

By: Melissa Stewart
Age Level: 6-9
Language: Spanish

Ants are everywhere. They creep, they crawl, they climb, and they fall. But they get up and they keep on working. Ants come in all different shapes, different sizes, and different colors. And they do a lot of different jobs. These hard-working little creatures thrive wherever they go, making whatever adaptations necessary in their ever-changing world.

Deadliest Animals (National Geographic Readers)

By: Melissa Stewart
Age Level: 6-9
Language: Spanish

Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more — these creatures are among the most threatening — and interesting — in the world!

Dolphins (National Geographic Kids)

By: Melissa Stewart
Age Level: 6-9
Language: Spanish

Everyone loves the smile on a dolphin’s face. Though smart enough to become theme park tricksters, dolphins are first and foremost wild mammals. Melissa Stewart’s lively text outlines our responsibility to conserve their natural environment. This high-interest book also offers an interactive experience to boost awareness of these adorable creatures.

No Monkeys, No Chocolate

By: Allen Young Melissa Stewart
Illustrated by: Nicole Wong
Age Level: 6-9
Most kids like something chocolate-y, right? But there wouldn't be chocolate without cocoa beans that come from cocoa pods that rely on insects and other creatures in rainforests — even monkeys! A brief but engaging look at this interconnected habitat is realistically illustrated with informative but humorous asides by bookworms to encourage each page turn.