Presents a children's book for early readers that describes how light and sound moves, how shadows and sounds are made, how sound is made when something vibrates, and more.
Takes a close-up look at the physical features, habitats, feeding method, life cycle, and jumping abilities of fleas, and introduces several other tiny bloodsucking animals.
Explains what army ants are, examines the anatomy of these busy insects, and describes the behaviors of army ants as individuals and as colonies. Includes a look at a few unusual ant species.
Describes the physical features and life cycle of dung beetles and explains how they roll the dung of large mammals into balls and transport the balls to their underground burrows to eat.
Explains what honeybees are, examines the anatomy of these busy insects, and describes the behaviors of honeybees as individuals and as colonies. Includes a look at additional types of bees.
Over 100 alphabetical entries about extremes of the animal kingdom, including the biggest, smallest, fastest, slowest, rarest, strangest, and most dangerous creatures.