Taylor, Barbara

Describes large animals of land, sky, and sea, from ancient creatures to species such as the African elephant, the Hercules moth, and the colossal squid.

Describes grizzly bears, their habits, where they live, how they defend themselves, and how they appear in human mythology and folklore.

Describes cobras, their habits, where they live, how they defend themselves, and how they exist in the world of people.

Examines, in text and photographs, the animals and plants that live in and along a river.

Examines the similar properties of electricity and magnetism and demonstrates how electrical energy is generated to power household appliances.

Describes various landforms and the elements that continue to shape the land including volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering, erosion, and flooding.

Reveals the inner workings of animal homes, illustrated with three-dimensional models that show termite towers, different nests, cocoons, underground and underwater abodes.

Examines some of the animals and plants found in meadows, including the crab spider, partridge chicks, and cocksfoot grass.

Examines the variety of life found in a rain forest, including the flying gecko, poison dart frog, and curly-haired tarantula.