World of wonder

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Fighting back

2004
Discusses how various animals and plants use special tools or techniques to protect themselves, such as the turtle's hard shell, the stinging nettles' hairs, and the pufferfish's ability to expand.

Migration

2003
Discusses animal migration, including different animals that migrate, the routes they take and how they navigate, and the various reasons that they make the journey.

Mimicry and camouflage

2003
Discusses how various animals use mimicry and camouflage to protect themselves or to lure prey to them.

Handling heat

2003
Describes the adaptations developed by various plants and animals to survive in very hot climates.

Earth and the universe

2009
An introduction to the Earth and the universe, in question and answer format, that discusses earthquakes, atmosphere, the hottest planet, the sun, and other related topics.

Machines and inventions

2009
Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text provide information about different machines and inventions, and discuss functions, purpose, and other related topics.

Living world

2009
Introduces children to the longest, scariest, fastest, tallest, smartest, most dangerous, and most endangered animals on Earth.

People and places

2009
An introduction to people and places throughout history, in question and answer format, that discusses the first farmers, the most populated place, extreme weather, oldest buildings, tallest structures, and other related topics.

Rain forest animals

2008
An introduction to various rain forest animals, in question and answer format, that describes their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat.

Common sense

2010
Simple text and photographs provide information about common sense, discussing what it is, how a brain turns thoughts into actions, making choices, and instincts.

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