Draws on scientific research and recent findings to teach children what dinosaurs looked like, how they lived, and why they died. Includes suggested Internet sites for further information.
Explores various species of felines, describing their anatomy, behavior, hunting techniques, and much more. Includes addresses for Internet sites related to topics covered.
An illustrated discussion of different kinds of snakes that explains how they move, hunt, eat, and mate, describes their physical characteristics, and examines the habitats in which they live.
An introduction to astronomy that discusses constellations, stars, eclipses, meteor showers, the sun, the planets, and other related topics; and includes related Web sites.
Provides information about the physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of various kinds of whales and dolphins. Includes descriptions of recommended Web sites whose links are on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site.
Examines the nature of outer space, our solar system, and our universe, including descriptions of the sun, moon, and planets, as well as black holes, comets, and stars.