An illustrated guide for kids who have dreamed of having horses of their own shares historical information and breed profiles while providing an engaging introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of different kinds of hawks and falcons and discusses how to save these birds of prey from extinction.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of seals and sea lions, and points out that there are still many threats to their survival.
Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of crocodiles and alligators, describes the different kinds, and discusses their endangered status.
Presents the thousands of tiny lenses found in a fly's compound eye, the feathery antennae that a moth uses to sniff out food, and many more microscopic marvels.
Presents an introduction to the lives of prairie dogs, discussing where they live, how and what they eat, and other aspects of their lifestyles, skills, and behaviors; and examines the threats posed to the continued existence of the animals.
An introduction to dinosaurs that provides information about and up-close illustrations of a variety of species, discussing where they lived, what they ate, physical characteristics, and other related topics.
Microscopic photographs and text describe various materials and living creatures found in a home, including bacteria, plastic foam, dust mites, and cotton fibers.
Television host Jeff Corwin introduces several Costa Rican animals, including the capuchin monkey and the red-eyed tree frog, describing their physical features, habitats, diets, and defense mechanisms.
An illustrated overview of Earth's oceans that covers such topics as their formation, the ocean floor, ocean exploration and mapping, and ocean wildlife.
