Lovett, Sarah

Text and photos introduce unusual spiders.

Describes sights and events of interest in New York City, including lower Manhattan, the midtown area, and the other boroughs.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of twenty unusual snakes, including the dwarf puff adder, cat-eyed snake, and Brazilian rainbow boa.

Describes such unusual insects as the net-winged beetle, brush-snouted weevil, and peanut-head bug.

Describes several unusual mammals, including the Tasmanian devil, three-toed sloth, anteater, and musk-ox.

Describes various endangered species, including the Vancouver Island marmot, orangutan, Houston toad, and babirusa.

Describes a variety of reptiles, including the Jackson's chameleon, snake-necked turtle of Australia, and eyelash pit viper.

Describes such unusual insects as the net-winged beetle, brush-snouted weevil, and peanut-head bug.

A guide to the natural history, cultural history and sights of interest in the national parks and monuments of the Southwest.

Photographs and drawings introduce twenty tiny organisms, plus red and white blood cells.