Hawkins, Emily

"This volume is a copy of the secret notebook of zoologist Dr. Dimitros Pagonis. It details his rare and extensive knowledge of magical beasts, passed down through the centuries and now unveiled for readers of today"--Back cover.

". . . discover the secret life of fairies and the special role they play in the natural world. . . feturing notes and sketches, revealing the different species of fairy from around the globe, exploring where and how they live, fairy anatomy, camouflage, and languages, their life cycle and habitats"--Adapted from back cover.

"In 1872 a ship named the HMS Challenger set sail on a grand scientific tour of the world's oceans. On board was a young marine biologist, Darcy Delamare, who kept record of the expedition, and the extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until then, nobody had believed really existed. Her notebook survived-you hold a copy of it in your hands right now. And the creatures? You must have guessed it by now...the creatures were mermaids. Kept secret for more than a century, this book features precise notes, and detailed sketches revealing the different species of merfolk from around the world. Discover their life-cycle, anatomy, habits, and habitats"--Back cover.

"Take a trip back to the age of the dinosaurs with this...illustrated exploration of a lost world. Travel the globe on a prehistoric adventure through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods to meet the dinosaurs of the day, doing what they do best--hiding, hunting, fighting, and eating...often each other! With 30...detailed scenes to explore, as well as maps of Earth's shifting continents and fossil finds, this book is a treasure trove for any young dinosaur lover. Let the adventure begin!"--Back cover.

Text and illustrations look at different record-breaking animals, plants, animals and locations from throughout the world.

A mischievous fox cub and a little goose hatchling strike up an unlikely friendship.