Markle, Sandra

Examines the behavior and physical characteristics of various types of birds.

Follows a team of scientists as they try to save Panamanian golden frogs, which began to disappear fifteen years ago, and looks at the reasons behind their decline.

A collection of disaster stories and rescues around the world including an avalanche, hurricane, and the 2004 Tsunami, and describes the technology behind the rescues.

Describes the ways scientists are learning more about the ocean and seafloor with sonar, submersibles, and other new techniques, and what it means for humankind.

Presents activities to investigate the nature of electricity.

Describes the inner and outer workings of dinosaurs, discussing what has been learned about their anatomy, diet, and behavior from fossils.

A male hip-pocket frog--Assa darlingtoni--protects his offspring while they grow from tadpoles to froglets in pouches located inside his legs.

A mother koalo bear and her baby leave their home range after a fire, coming close to the world of humans in their search for a new home.

Follows the life cycle of the luna moth as it goes through the process of metamorphosis, changing from egg, to caterpillar, to cocoon, to adult moth.

Full-color, illustrated photographs explain each stage in a baby panda's life, describing how the Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Center in China is helping to preserve and increase the panda population.