Batten, Mary

Describes what deep ocean hypothermal vents are, how they were discovered, and the types of animals that live in their ecosystems, including the Pompeii worm, tube worms, and vent octopuses. Also discusses the importance of these ecosystems and how more are being discovered each year. Includes a list of facts about the deep ocean and a glossary.

Provides information about the wildlife in one of the most hostile environments on the planet, Antarctica.

Introduces the world's big cats, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, and some more unusual varieties.

"Spit uncovers the secrets secreting in the many mouths on the globe. From humans to cows to vampire bats to spitting spiders, this book looks at spit from many different angles"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the world's big cats, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, and some more unusual varieties.

Describes the interrelation of plant and animal life in a tropical forest.

Introduces what belly buttons are, how they are formed, and how they differ on the people and animals who have them.

Describes giant bugs, birds, and mammals that lived long ago and became extinct during the last Ice Age, discusses the extinction of more recent animals, and examines efforts to protect endangered species.