Taylor, Barbara

Descibes the animals, and to a lesser extent, the plants, which thrive along the world's coastlines.

Introduces several types of insects that are poisonous and discusses how they use their poison to defend themselves and obtain food.

Depicts different habitats and the animals that live there, including the Rocky Mountains, Amazon, European woodlands, and Himalayas.

Contains over two thousand facts about nearly two hundred different insects, spiders, and bugs, each with a color illustration, and includes general information about the insect world, as well as an overview of each class of insect.

Introduces some scientific facts, in a question and answer format.

Examines the variety of life found in a rain forest, including the flying gecko, poison dart frog, and curly-haired tarantula.

Answers a wide variety of questions about the invention of common household items.

Presents color-illustrated details for children on life in medieval castles, covering such aspects as fashion, food, entertainment, and knights' duties, and provides step-by-step instructions for twelve castle-related projects.