Collard, Sneed B

Reveals the animal life that lives in the deepest oceans and examines the technology that allows scientists to conduct research in areas characterized by trenches, vents, and seeps.

Discusses the physical features and behavior of daytime raptors, including eagles, harriers, kites, Old World vultures, caracaras, and falcons.

Photographs and realistic drawings illustrate the life and types of sea snakes.

Describes the work of Dr. Tara Stoinski, Dr. Thomas Butynski and other zoo biologists dedicated to saving Earth's endangered species.

Examines the work of marine biologist Dr. Alexandra Grutter, looking at what her research, as well as that of her colleagues, has revealed about coral reef relationships.

Presents an introduction to the rain forest, describing the diversity of plant and animal life found in a Costa Rican, and examines the impact of human exploration on the fragile ecosystem.

Presents an introduction to deep sea environments, describing the diversity of plant and animal life found in ocean off the coast of the Bahaman Islands, test, and examines the impact of human exploration on the fragile ecosystem.

Discusses the reasons various animals are the color they are and explains the science behind colors in the natural world.

Describes the efforts of fifteen young people to protect the environment in their communities in different countries around the world.

Explains the problems posed by living organisms that invade or spread to new places.