Lauber, Patricia

Describes the 1994 discovery made in Chauvet, France, of a cave with Stone Age rock paintings, and discusses the significance of cave art to people living in prehistoric as well as modern times.

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

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of whales and discusses why they are threatened by extinction.

Describes instances of dolphin friendship with humans, dolphin anatomy and life in the sea, care of their young, dolphins as pets and performers, and scientific experiments on their capacity to hear and communicate with one another.

Explains how the study of mummies, both natural and man-made, including a frozen baby mammoth found in Siberia and the human mummies of Egypt, Peru, and Denmark, can reveal information about ancient civilizations and prehistoric life.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, environment, and ecological role of the alligator.

Describes the many varieties of bats throughout the world, their eating, breeding, and living habits, and their unique sense of direction.

A history of exploration, travel, and trade on the Congo River. Describes the journeys of Henry M. Stanley, the animal and mineral riches of the river, and the life of its peoples today.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of different kinds of whales and discusses why they are threatened by extinction.

Describes instances of dolphin friendship with humans, dolphin anatomy and life in the sea, care of their young, dolphins as pets and performers, and scientific experiments on their capacity to hear and communicate with one another.