Martin, Louise

An introduction to the iguana family, their characteristics, behavior, and usefulness to humans.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the alligator.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and individual species of turtles.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the Australian spider which gets its name from the shape of its web and is one of the most poisonous spiders in the world.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the shy but poisonous (female only) black widow spider.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of some of the world's largest spiders that often build their nests in trees and feed on birds and small animals.

Discusses the giant panda, why it is an endangered species, and efforts by the World Wildlife Fund and other people to save the giant panda.