Burnie, David

Presents an introduction to the shrubland biome, describing the climate, plants, animals, people, and future of these areas, and providing detailed views of some major shrubland regions.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees.

Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.

A species guide to birds, with over seven hundred species, and includes color photographs and a glossary.

Presents a full-color illustrated guide to insects, and contains over thirty easy-to-do activities.

Presents photographs and profiles of over two thousand individual species of world animals, each with a location map and information on size, social unit, and status; and features a general introduction to animals and their habitats.

A guide to the seashore, explaining how seashores are shaped, the making of waves, and the workings of tides and zones; describing some of the plants, animals, and shells that might be found there; and including tips on shore-related projects and observations.

Introduces the deadliest animals, including killer whales, sharks, spiders and prehistoric monsters.

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.