Examines the behavior, habitats, and bodies of these prehistoric fish, dispels shark myths, and describes how sharks hunt, why they are important to oceans, and why many are in danger.

Text and photographs describe basic facts about trees, their function in a forest, and how they benefit animals, people, and the environment.

Children love horses! These powerful and exciting animals have roamed over the Earth for thousands of years. Today, there are more than 300 different breeds around the world! What is a Horse? explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. It is about horses - not riding. Beautiful, full-color photographs bring the clear, simple text to life. Topics include: • horse physiology • the horse...

Describes how animals adapt to survive, discussing camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding, and mating.

In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include: • spots and stripes that blend into the shadows • bright colors that warn of toxic poisons • animals that look like rocks,...

There are more than 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. Using clear text and full-color photographs, Frogs and other Amphibians teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviors of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.

Presents information about lions, including what constitutes a pride, how lion cubs are raised, hunting, competition, and some of the dangers lions face today.