Bethany Barton

"From the Grand Canyon to volcanos to diamonds and fossils, geology--the study of rocks--shows us where we've been and where we're going. With tons of humor and scores of fascinating facts, [the author] introduces younger readers to geology and why rocks matter . . . enough to write a whole book about them." -- Adapted from publisher.

"This fresh and very funny non-fiction picture book shares lots of fascinating facts about spiders in an entirely captivating way. If I'm Trying to Love Spiders doesn't cure your spider phobia, it'll at least make you appreciate how amazing they are...and laugh a lot as you learn about them."--

"Do you ever wonder where we put all of our garbage, who gets rid of it, or how our planet isn't a big pile of mess? [This book] has . . . the answers! From scavengers to detritivore to decomposers, nature's garbage collectors are everywhere. But humans play a . . . role too, and our favorite narrator is back to tell us all about it. With [the author's] trademark balance of informative and hilarious, readers will finish this picture book with a better...

Stewart's parents think he needs his first haircut but he refuses because his hair is perfect for collecting spiders and hiding treats, until it grows so long that it interferes with his favorite activity--scaring.