David Burnie

A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.

"Unleash your inner botanist and become an eyewitness to the dizzyingly diverse world of plants. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of everything green and growing. Children will go on a journey through a plant's lifecycle; see a seed sprout, a fruit grow, and a Venus flytrap ensnare its prey. Throughout the pages of this...

Covers 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. Special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation; back-matter includes a glossary, alternative name index, and general index. Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the...

A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.

Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

A series that encourages hands-on learning includes 30 easy activities that help children observe, explore and learn about the natural world while explaining the science behind the activities through clear, step-by-step, photographically illustrated instructions that can be carried out right at home.

A detailed, well-illustrated guide to the major systems, functions, and structures of the human body.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of different types of insects and spiders.