Full-color, detailed photographs and illustrations help the reader discover the frozen beauty of the polar regions and the remarkable flora and fauna that survive in these hostile conditions.

Describes in words and exposes through close-up photographs the amazing anatomy of a variety of plants.

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

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

With over 80 stunning photographs, maps and illustrations, this book evokes the polar environment in its look and feel, and gives real insight into what it is like to live there.

"Explore the world of birds with this magnificently illustrated atlas. Which bird migrates the farthest? How do birds find a mate? What can we do to help endangered birds? Fully updated for its 25th anniversary, The Bird Atlas answers all these questions and more. This lavishly illustrated atlas for children is not your average guide to birds. It takes children on a tour, continent by continent, to meet the birds of the world. Within each section,...

Everything you want to know about the natural history and lifestyles of elephants, big cats, bears, and whales. Special pho-features focus on particular aspects of mammal life and behavior.

Presents information on the physical characteristics and habits of some insects, such as dragonflies and wasps, and some arachnids, such as snails and scorpions.