Macdonald introduction to nature

Introduces a wide variety of mammals including bats and rodents and those with pouches and armor, those which lay eggs, and those from Australia.

Describes the characteristics, habits, behavior, and habitats of monkeys and apes. Includes directions for making a chimpanzee and a gorilla and suggestions for observing monkeys and apes in zoos and museums.

Discusses the origins of sea mammals and describes their physical characteristics, habits, and relationship with human beings.

Brief text and illustrations introduce the evolution, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of dinosaurs, mammoths, cave bears, and other prehistoric animals.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of insects. Also discusses related topics including migratory patterns and insect control.

Introduces animals of the mollusk group, many of which live in shells.

An introduction to the habitats, structure, pollination, and uses of a variety of plants.