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Takes a close-up look at hummingbirds of the western hemisphere, describing their life cycle, where to see wild birds, and which zoos offer aviaries.

Describes where parrots, macaws, and cockatoos live, what they eat, and how people can save them from extinction.

Describes life in a kelp forest including where they are located, what lives there, and where to find one.

Looks at butterflies and moths, their habitats, development, natural defenses, and migration habits.

Looks at various birds of prey, including the bald eagle, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, California condor, and osprey.

Takes a close-up look at insects, explaining the many different types, including flies, bugs, beetles, dragonflies, and termites.

Presents full-color, microscopic photographs of parts of the human body to describe things such as how hair grows, sweat glands, layers of human skin, the bones, and red blood cells.

Looks at dolphins, exploring where they live, how they evolved, what senses they use, why their brains are so large, and how to prevent their extinction.

Looks at killer whales in the wild and in captivity.

Looks at the gray whale, its habits and parasites, where it lives and migrates, and how the whales are born.