comparative physiology

Describes the ways in which each of the five senses benefits a variety of animals, from the far-ranging, food-sighting vision of vultures to the sensitive, wave-detecting chin hairs of seals.

Profiles the fastest and the slowest animals on earth. Offers information on their physical characteristics and behavior, and describes how their bodies aid their movement. Features color photographs of record breakers, actual-size photographs, a glossary, and notes for parents and teachers.

Explains the sense of sight including information on how the eye works, which animals can see colors, and the different types and functions of eyes in birds, reptiles, and underwater creatures.

Science journalist Hannah Holmes provides an in-depth examination of how humans fit into and stand apart from other species in the animal kingdom, which begins with her own reflection in the mirror.

Describes how humans and animals have adapted to their environments in order to survive, and why these adaptations are different between species which exist in similar environments.

Describes how humans and animals have adapted to their environments in order to survive, and why these adaptations are different between species which exist in similar environments.