Describes the physical characteristics and behaviors that are common to all bugs and some that are unique to certain species.

An illustrated presentation of the rainforest and its creatures and plants, and covers its products, such as soap, chocolate, bananas, and kawakawa, and the destruction of the lush habitat that results in extinction of animals such as the Bali tiger.

Presents information about trains and railroads, including the history of railroads, different types of trains, and famous trains.

Describes some of the various kinds of animals that are active at night and sleep in the daytime, and discusses their senses, how they survive during the daylight, and how they communicate with each other in the dark.

This book introduces cats, describing their senses, behavior, and play.

Fires, accidents, earthquakes and floods...firefighters are never far from danger. Discover in this thrilling book where they work, how they learn to fight fires, what kind of clothing do they wear while fighting fires, what is a fire station like, what a fire engine looks like, a little firefighting history, and how they rescue people and what else do firemen do.

Answers to such ocean-related questions as what does a shark really eat and how does a sea horse swim?

Which fish can breathe on land? Why do some crabs have to live in other animal's shells? In this book you can find out lots of fascinating facts about the seashore and the creatures that live there.