Collard, Sneed B

Simple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food. Includes a quiz.

Text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of a variety of lizards.

Discusses how millions of insects have survived and proliferated on Earth, offering facts and anecdotes about the anatomy, life cycles, behaviors, and defense mechanisms of several species. Also examines the impact that people have had on insects, and the important role insects play on Earth. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and fact boxes.

"If you see a bird standing on the side of a tree banging its beak against the trunk, chances are you're watching a woodpecker. Woodpeckers not only dazzle us with their good looks and personality, they exhibit some of the most interesting behaviors in the animal world. Explore this dynamic, exciting group of birds . . . Discover what scientists have learned about woodpeckers, why woodpeckers drill into trees, and the best way to serve ants at your next sleep-over"--Dust jacket.

"Most iguanas in the Gal?pagos Islands live and eat on land, but one species does something no other iguana does anywhere else in the world--it launches itself into the sea and dives underwater to feed. Descended from a common ancestor and living within sight of one another, [the author offers a theory on] how . . . land and marine iguanas developed such different appearances and lifestyles"--Provided by publisher.

Compares and contrasts the FBI and CIA, two agencies whose primary objective is to protect American citizens and uphold the laws of the United States; covers the origins and history of each; and explores the failure to prevent the 9/11 terrorist attacks and changing roles of both.

Offers detailed information about how people and various species of animals use their teeth.

"Describes why and how ... [Australia's cane] toads were first brought to Australia, how they spread far and wide, and what scientists and everyday people are doing to try to control their population today."--Provided by publisher.

Describes some of the exotic plants and animals that live in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, and discusses some environmental threats faced by this region.

Only a few dozen vertebrate animals have evolved true gliding abilities, but they include an astonishing variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.