Penny, Malcolm

Discusses how various animals reproduce from tiny amoeba that split in two to larger animals who must find a mate.

The habits, habitats, and history of the world's largest reptiles revealed in more than 120 fascinating full-color photographs.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of such nighttime animals as the warthog, leopard, and raccoon.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of such birds of prey as ospreys, falcons, vultures, and eagles.

Describes the ways animals hibernate during the winter, explaining the difference between true hibernators and light sleepers, and how they wake up in the spring.

An introduction to sharks, the different types, and their habits and behavior.

Describes the various ways in which animals communicate with each other for such purposes as mating, challenges, and friendship.

Examines how and why animal life has changed from the first sea creatures to modern humans.

Discusses how and why animals camouflage themselves.

Discusses methods of animal defense, including shells, armor, poison, bites, camouflage, and playing dead. Includes a section on animals which need help in being defended.