Harvey, Derek

Maps out the habitats of more than one hundred animal species, showing the habitat and geographic location of each animal, how they survive in their environment, and the shrinking territories of some species.

"Captures the funny moments when animals are simply being themselves. From disco-dancing bears to playful pandas and chuckling chimps, this book reveals why animals do the things they do."--Back cover.

Profiles dangerous animals from around the world--including komodo dragons, brown recluse spiders, polar bears, barn owls, and more--and discusses what makes them so deadly.

"Profiles more than two hundred sharks and fierce fish that call the ocean home, sharing details on the ocean habitats, body sizes, and tails of marine animals that range from barracudas to great whites"--OCLC.

"Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures -- from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more. ... with ... facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize cross-sections and strip layers away to show key anatomical features in detail. ... showcases record-breaking animals, such as the deadliest predators and the most venomous creatures, and explains how and why their bodies work the way they do"--Publisher's description.

Super Shark takes you deep beneath the waves to meet some of the most amazing and unusual creatures on the planet.

"Captures the funny moments when animals are simply being themselves. From disco-dancing bears to playful pandas and chuckling chimps, this book reveals why animals do the things they do."--Back cover.

Introduces one hundred animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, and addresses anatomy, senses, and animal lifestyles.

Presents volume two of a ten-volume reference on the life sciences designed for the middle school classroom covering the area of cell biology and discusses the types of cells and cell communication, the cell cycle, and abnormal cell growth.