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 how seeds develop into flowering plants, how flowers lead to the production of new plants, and the various kinds of flowers that live in different environments.

Explores the parenting behavior of birds, describing how some birds build nests, how the chicks develop inside the egg, and how the adult bird cares for its young.

Introduces spiders' habitats, diets, hunting methods, life cycle, predators, and defenses, as well as the unique traits of some spider species.

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

How do pigs keep cool? Why do farmers shear their sheep? Which farm animals live underwater? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more facts about farm animals around the world. Farm animals is part of an exciting new series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.