Usborne beginners

An introduction to frogs which describes how tadpoles turn into frogs. Includes information on the behavior, food habits, and life cycle of frogs.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, nutritional needs, and life cycle of penguins and lists websites where readers can find more information.

An illustrated presentation of the rainforest and its creatures and plants, and covers its products, such as soap, chocolate, bananas, and kawakawa, and the destruction of the lush habitat that results in extinction of animals such as the Bali tiger.

An illustrated introduction to outer space and astronomy for children.

Provides basic information on airplanes and flight.

An introduction to caterpillars and butterflies that explores their life cycles, behaviors, and physical characteristics.

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe the work of firefighters.

All about different kinds of pigs, from wild pigs to farm pigs, and the many things they do in the world.

An overview of the life and habitat of wolves throughout the world.

Why do snakes hiss? What do they eat? How do they shed their skin? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more in this beginner's guide to snakes. Includes internet links to exciting websites to find out more about these remarkable reptiles.