Stonehouse, Bernard

Discusses the evolution of reptiles and describes today's lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, alligators, their relatives, and the unique tuatara.

This book shows and tells how young animals survive the dangers of early life to grow or change into adults.

Describes the many ingenious ways different animals of land, sea, and air defend themselves and their offspring.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large Red and Grey kangaroos and introduces other members of the kangaroo family.

Explains how various animals on land, in the air, and in the water use camouflage to hide from predators or to capture their prey.

Contains an in-depth look at wild cats, and includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, family life, and environmental threats--including those posed by humans. Includes full-color artwork and photography, maps, comprehensive glossary and index.

Contains an in-depth look at whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, family life, and environmental threats--including those posed by humans. Includes full-color artwork and photography, maps, comprehensive glossary and index.

Contains an in-depth look at bears, and includes information on physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, behavior, family life, and environmental threats--including those posed by humans. Includes full-color artwork and photography, maps, comprehensive glossary and index.

Illustrations and text describe the background, lifestyles, and interesting features of seals, whales, sirenians, and those that live on the edge of the sea, such as polar bears and marine otters.