Lauber, Patricia

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of sea otters and describes the work of marine biologists who study these animals.

Describes the physiology of the earthworm and the useful services it performs for man.

An introduction to robots describing the many tasks they can perform at home and in industry and the things they might do in the future.

Text and illustrations describe the many ways that flowers are pollinated with emphasis on the role of bees in this important process.

Discusses all of the latest scientific thinking about dinosaurs, with illustrations keyed to major topics.

Explains various changes in humanity's beliefs about the shape of the earth, from the flat earth theories of the ancients to the round earth theories which were proven true by the voyages of Columbus and Magellan.

Text and photographs describe the many different ways that seeds travel and disperse.

Discusses the truth behind such beliefs as "Cats can see in total darkness," "Cats have nine lives," and "A cat signals its feelings with its tail.".

Describes the history of flooding of the Mississippi River, focusing on the 1927 and 1993 floods, the effects on people near the river, and efforts to avoid flooding.

Examines the life cycle of the alligator from egg to adult and analyzes its significance in the ecological balance of nature.