Kingfisher young knowledge

Examines which animals use camouflage, and discusses why some change color with the seasons, how they use clever tricks to lure their prey, and includes fun and easy projects that illustrate camouflage.

Presents a number of interesting facts about the animals that live in the Arctic and the Antarctic including polar bears, seals, penguins, and reindeer, the scientific research conducted on the South Pole, the Inuit people, Polar exploration, and much more.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of reptiles. Includes instructions for related projects.

Examines how liquids, solids, gases, and other materials are used, and includes easy-to-follow projects to do at home and outside.

Explains the difference between apes and monkeys, describes their movements, diets, babies, social behavior, and threats to survival, and includes step-by-step instructions for three craft projects.

Explains how mountains are formed and discusses the plants and animals that inhabit them. Also discusses mountains as a tourist attraction and explores the natural resources found in mountain ranges. Includes suggested project ideas inspired by mountains.

Photographs and text help describe the habitats of various animals and insects, including spiders, apes, beavers, bats, termites, and more. Includes related activities.

Presents an introduction to insects, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

Provides information about the world's salty oceans and seas, discussing tides and waves, underwater landscapes, and the effects of the oceans on Earth's weather, and introducing some of the plants and animals that live under the water.

Describes several kinds of maps--town, country, underwater, star--and how maps are made, and includes three mapmaking projects.