Murray, Peter

Presents a study of reptiles and provides information on prehistoric predators as well as their descendants such as frogs, toads, and salamanders as well as snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and alligators.

Explains what classifies a mammal as a mammal and describes the physical characteristics and unique traits of several kinds, from carnivores to insectivores to marsupials to primates.

Explains what classifies a bird as a bird and describes birds' physical characteristics, development inside eggs, flight, and migration.

Explains what an amphibian is and describes the habitats and unique traits of several kinds, including caecilians, salamanders, newts, and frogs.

Describes the Amazon River, the plants, animals, and native peoples supported by it, and the threats to its future.

Presents an introduction to rhinos, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, environment, behavior, life cycle, and why they are endangered.

A biography of the Baptist minister who spent much of his life pursuing his dream of equal treatment for fellow African Americans and for all people.

Explores the life of the Polish-born chemist, with an emphasis on the role played by curiosity in her discovery of radium.

Traces the life of the man who invented the phonograph, light bulb, and motion picture camera, with an emphasis on the value of perseverance in his achievements.

Professor Snickerdoodle explains how to perform various experiments and tricks with light, such as making a periscope, and spinning colors.