Hoff, Mary King

Discusses how various animals use mimicry and camouflage to protect themselves or to lure prey to them.

Describes the adaptations developed by various plants and animals to survive in very hot climates.

Describes the delicate ecological balance among all living things on land, the damage done by humanity in contributing to the extinction of various species, and ways of preventing further harm.

Describes how birds, insects, wind and rain help plants reproduce by spreading their pollen.

Discusses metamorphosis, describing how various animals change from one form to another as they grow.

Contains illustrated photographs showing polar bears in the wild, and examines where they live, what they eat, how they care for their young, and other interesting facts.

Contains illustrated photographs showing tigers in the wild, and examines where they live, what they eat, how they care for their young, and other interesting facts.

Text and vivid color photos form an informative portrait of the koala, covering its body, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and relationship with humans.

Presents an introduction to swans, in simple text with photographs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

A photographic introduction to the world of snakes, providing general information about the reptiles, discussing where they live, what they look like, their senses, how they eat, reproduction, molting, movement, camouflage, and relationships with people.