Swanson, Diane

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and natural defenses of the world's largest land animals, the African and Asian elephants, with emphasis on their similarities and differences.

Describes the characteristics of spirit bears, a subspecies of black bear that live in the remote regions of British Columbia, and discusses what they eat, their mating behaviors, and the lives of newborns.

A compendium of scientific information, fun facts, and experiments for kids that teach about the human memory, including how it works, why it falters, how to sharpen it, and the nature of memories.

Text and illustrations provide a variety of information about food, eating, and the workings of the digestive system.

Explains some of the more unusual names given to groups of animals, such as a sleuth of bears, or a party of jays, and includes facts about each included animal.

Describes the physical features, habitat, movement, and communication of orangutans.

Describes the physical features, habitats, diets, motions, communication, and life cycle of kangaroos.

Explores the physical and behavioral characteristics of wolverines and examines how they use their unique capabilities to hunt prey and combat other predators. Features full-color photographs.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of sharks.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of snakes.