A First look at series

An introduction to the many places birds make their nests, such as chimneys, cliffs, bushes, traffic lights, and window ledges, and the unusual things that might be built into the nests.

Describes the physical characteristics and habitat of several different poisonous snakes and their benefits to man.

Explains how spiders differ from other creatures and from each other.

Drawings and brief text demonstrate the distinguishing physical features of several different fish.

An introduction to seashells, explaining how they are classified and describing the differences that distinguish one kind of seashell from another.

Describes the distinguishing characteristics of various kinds of rocks.

A beginner's guide to distinguishing between different carnivorous animals.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sharks.

Explains what a bird of prey is and describes some of the different kinds, through text and drawings.

Briefly describes the life cycle and habitat of the caterpillar.