"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 their nests, children can immerse themselves in the world of these feathered creatures. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their...

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, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

This is a guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

Takes you into the incredible world of insects, from winged wonders to poisonous bugs.

Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.

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

An exciting information and activity book to teach young readers how mammals feed their young, why kangaroos have pouches, how to "read" animal tracks, why dogs pant and many other facts.

The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 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. The meticulously researched information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special feature panels focus on various aspects...

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.

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.