A Closer look book

Discusses the evolution of reptiles and describes today's lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, alligators, their relatives, and the unique tuatara.

Discusses the evolution of horses and describes today's breeds.

Discusses how deserts are formed and their flora and fauna and their methods of survival.

Describes the characteristics of bears and pandas, large mammals mainly found in North America and northeast Asia with an acute sense of smell.

Discusses the plant and animal life of the world's grasslands, which make up almost a quarter of the world's land area.