Burnie, David

A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.

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, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.

Detailed photographs trace the development and life cycle of a bird from the moment it hatches from its egg through its adult life, with information on feeding, flying, hunting, and behavior. Includes a CD-ROM with clip art.

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.

Explores the world of microscopic life including spores, molds, bacteria, algae and others.

An illustrated encyclopedia describing the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of a variety of animals.

Presents a reference guide to dinosaurs, containing chronologically arranged articles that provide information about the characteristics, lifestyles, and habitats of dinosaurs, the periods in which they lived, specific species accounts, and other dinosaur-related topics.

Describes the different aspects of shrublands including climate, plants, animals, and people and contains detailed maps of major regions such as the California Chaparral, the Gran Chaco, the Fynbos, and Southwest Australia.

Looks at how machines are made, how very different machines can tackle similar jobs, and how one basic principle can be behind a range of processes, such as making furniture, printing books, and taking photographs, also shows how machinery affects everyday life.