Markle, Sandra

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.

Describes the inner and outer workings of bats, discussing their diet, anatomy, and reproduction.

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

Text and color photographs discuss various parts of trees and their functions, including the bark, sapwood tubes, roots, and leaves.

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

Discusses the lives of crocodiles, focusing on how they hunt their prey.

Contains true accounts of animals who have protected or rescued their owners or other humans in dangerous situations.