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Usborne Internet-Linked Mysteries and Marvels of Nature

by: Judy Tatchell

This title examines some of the wonders and miracles on earth in detail, from obscure animals and strange animal behaviour to the sometimes scary aspects of the natural world. Chapters cover poisoning plant life and life under the sea.

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Animal Rights

by: Jillian Powell

This work aims to introduce the reader to the issues surrounding animal rights, and to raise awareness of and promote a positive attitude towards looking after animals. It explores the interaction between humans and animals and suggests simple ways that children can help animals too.

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T-Rex - the Dinosaur with the Stupid Smile

by: Helen Greathead

It was smelly, dirty and the SCARIEST creature that EVER lived. BUT T. REX. wasn't the BIGGEST dinosaur ever it wasn't a stupid dinosaur and it wasn't even hungry all the time. NOW YOU KNOW a bit about T.REX, find out ALL the facts inside!

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Frogs and Other Amphibians

by: Sally Morgan

How does a duck lay eggs? How does a tadpole change into a frog? An in-depth look at the life cycles of animals and plants, with concise, informative text and stunning photographs. The series explains every stage of animal and plant life cycles, including breeding, life stages and death. Each...

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Plants and Planteaters

by: Michael Chinery

Tropical rainforests cover only about 6% of the earth's surface, yet they are home to more than half the world's species. This book looks at the biology and behaviour of plants and planteaters describing how they live together in harmony and balance and how vital they are to the wellbeing of the...

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Animals in Danger

by: Janine Amos

You can find the answer to these questions and much more inside this book. The visual Reference Library offers an introduction to wide range of popular topics for young readers. Beautiful artworks and colour photographs are linked to clear and concise text, with captions, adding further...

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Insects

Insects

by: Kate Hayden

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Flies and Mosquitoes

by: Sally Morgan

Minibeasts are the animals that children interact with the most; they can be found almost everywhere and they are an important part of nature's food cycle. The Looking at Minibeasts series examines the lives of minibeasts in detail, from eggs and larvae to fully grown adults, through the use of...

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Green and Croaky

by: Moira Butterfield

Opening with a simple riddle, this book invites children to guess the identity of a hidden animal. It progressively shows a different part of the animal's body - first the eye, then the legs, the tongue, the skin- and then the whole frog is revealed.

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Alligator

by: David Jefferis

The alligator, rightly or wrongly, is percieved as deadly. This text, which is one of a series suitable for less able readers, looks closely at different animals in the wild and contains fact boxes and fun projects that allow children to learn more at home or at school.