MacQuitty, Miranda

Photographs and text provide information about the people, creatures, and plants that live in both hot and cold deserts.

Introduces the jellyfish family, whose members include jellyfish, sea anemones, sea firs, coral, and hydras.

Describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.

A photo essay introducing the various types of sharks, and features great whites, horn sharks, whale sharks, and others, and describes their physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle. Includes a CD-ROM with clip art.

Introduces the harsh world of deserts and the people, plants, and animals that live there.

Invites the reader to discover the earth's oceans and marine life. Includes information on required skills and equipment for underwater exploration.