Fichter, George S

Identifies and describes 140 species which are endangered, describing the many causes of endangerment and the controversies surrounding the current laws.

Brief text and illustrations describe various types of lizards and snakes.

A photographic study of whales, dolphins, and porpoises; describing their origin, distribution, and ecology; looking at the differences and similarities among the species; discussing anatomy, reproduction, social life, sensory systems, growth, and intelligence; and reviewing the interaction between whales and humans throughout history.

A history of the space shuttle's development, with information on its functions and on the flights of the Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis spacecraft.

Defines and describes comets and meteors, including such famous comets as the recurring Halley's comet, and tells how to look for them.

Discusses the discovery of cells, their structure and functions, and new experiments in DNA research.

Discusses the way of life of the Plains Indians before the coming of the white man, including hunting, farming, clothing, customs, crafts, and the importance of the buffalo in their life.

Surveys the major groups and species of marine mammals including whales, manatees, sea lions, seals, otters, and bears.

Explains the rules and basic strategy of racquetball and discusses the necessary equipment and ways of improving one's game.

Provides labeled illustrations of ants, wasps, and bees and describes their habits and behavior.