Books for young explorers

Text and photographs present information about seals and whales.

Describes the habitations and way of life of various animals that live underground, including the European badger, prairie dog, and African termite.

Text and photographs demonstrate how animals protect themselves through their natural coloring or shape.

Pictures and brief text introduce the characteristics of various dinosaurs.

In order to survive, many animals have developed curious defense tactics ranging from playing dead to showing a red danger signal.

Text and illustrations introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various species of spiders.

Describes some of the treasures to be found in the seas, including cargoes from wrecked ships, valuable shells, and pearls.

Describes how lion cubs are reared in the wild and some of the hardships they, and other animals like them, encounter.

Gives an account of the life of a contemporary cowboy and his cattle ranch.

Text and photographs describe the lives of the wild ponies of Assateague including the annual pony penning on nearby Chincoteague Island.