Bridget Heos: 38 books

Book cover of Shell, Beak, Tusk

Shell, Beak, Tusk

Shared Traits and the Wonders of Adaptation

by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2017

We think of evolution as a tree with branches that make clear, linear sense—with one animal and its traits clearly derived from one that came before it genetically. But what about animals who share key traits but aren’t on the same family tree? This is called convergent evolution, and it’s the...
Book cover of It's Getting Hot in Here

It's Getting Hot in Here

The Past, Present, and Future of Climate Change

by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2016

Tackling the issue of global warming head-on for a teen audience, Bridget Heos examines the science behind it, the history of climate change on our planet, and the ways in which humans have affected the current crisis we face. It’s Getting Hot in Here illustrates how interconnected we are not just...
Book cover of Blood, Bullets, and Bones

Blood, Bullets, and Bones

The Story of Forensic Science from Sherlock Holmes to DNA

by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016

Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public’s imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI:...
Book cover of Stegothesaurus
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2018

A fun, playful, energetic story starring two stegosauruses and one stegothesaurus about family—and synonyms!—for the young word lover in your home, residence, or abode! Stegothesaurus’s love of language has always put him at odds with his stegosaurus brothers. So when he makes a friend—an...
Book cover of Just Like Us! Birds
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017

Get the facts on some of nature's most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and birds are similar in Just Like Us! Birds**. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations.** What animal composes music, decorates its home, weaves, and even gives gifts? BIRDS! While...
Book cover of Who Wants to Be a Princess?

Who Wants to Be a Princess?

What It Was Really Like to Be a Medieval Princess

by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2017

Did you ever wish to be a princess? Have you ever wanted to wear a pretty pink gown, sing to your forest animal friends, and attend a fancy fairy-tale ball? Then meet Beatrice—she represents what being a princess in the Middle Ages was really like. Pink gown? More like itchy wool! Sing to...
Book cover of Mustache Baby Meets His Match
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015

When Baby Javier comes for a playdate, Baby Billy, a.k.a. Mustache Baby, feels the need to show him a thing or two, seeing how Javier’s new to town—and also sports an impressive beard. What ensues is a hilarious test of wills and facial hair, as each baby sets out to prove his manliness. It seems...
Book cover of Just Like Us! Ants
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: October 3, 2017

Get the facts on one of nature's most remarkable insects and discover the unexpected ways humans and ants are similar in Just Like Us! Ants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animal farms, builds roads, constructs rafts, and even babysits its younger siblings? ANTS!...
Book cover of Just Like Us! Fish
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018

Get the facts on an array of aquatic creatures and discover the unexpected ways humans and fish are similar in Just Like Us! Fish. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animal uses stilts, has roommates, finds safety in numbers, and even gets skin treatments at the spa?...
Book cover of I, Fly

I, Fly

The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are

by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2015

Fly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly's measly five to twelve times. Their babies-maggots-are much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to...
Book cover of Mustache Baby
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: May 14, 2013

When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions as a cowboy or cop and his mustache looks good-guy great. But as time passes, their worst fears are confirmed when little Billy’s mustache starts to curl...
Book cover of Let's Meet a Construction Worker
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

What do construction workers do? Some lucky kids are about to find out! They visit Mr. Moore, a construction worker who's helping to build a new school. He shows them machines that dig big holes. He explains how he follows the building plans. And he tells about different workers and how they stay safe. Hooray for construction workers!
Book cover of Just Like Us! Plants
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018

Get the facts on an array of leafy organisms and discover the unexpected ways humans and plants are alike in Just Like Us! Plants. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What living things wear perfume, bask in the sun, use weapons to defend themselves, and even go on ocean...
Book cover of Let's Meet a Doctor
by Bridget Heos
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014

What does a doctor do? These kids have a few ideas. But to learn more, they talk to Dr. Zambil. He tells them how he helps sick or hurt kids feel better. He sees healthy kids to help keep them healthy. He even helps train new doctors. Let's hear it for doctors!
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