David Burnie
1) Tree
Author
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees. -- Source other than Library of Congress.
3) Shrublands
Author
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Publication Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive look at the shrubland biome, describing the climate, plants, animals, people, and future of these areas, and providing detailed views of some major shrubland regions.
4) Plant
Author
Language
English
Description
"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...
5) Bird
Author
Language
English
Description
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.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Language
English
Description
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...
7) Birds
Author
Publisher
DK Pub
Publication Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A guide to identifying birds from around the world notes each species' physical characteristics, geographic location, marks of distinction, brooding behavior, and threatened species rating.
9) Mammals
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Publication Date
1993.
Language
English
Description
Describes how to watch and understand mammals.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Publication Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets...
12) Predator
Author
Publisher
DK
Publication Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.
14) Light
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Publication Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
16) Bughunter
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Publication Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
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.
19) Sharks
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Publication Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Introduces various kinds of sharks, explains how sharks swim, hunt, and travel across the oceans, and discusses why sharks are an endangered species and what can be done to help protect them.
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