David Burnie
1) Bird
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A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
2) Seashore
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Presents the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.--
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Covers 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. Special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation; back-matter includes a glossary, alternative name index, and general index.
Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the...
4) Tree
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Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees. --
5) Mammals
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Presents an illustrated overview of mammals, from deserts and rainforests to grasslands and frozen tundra, and explores their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.
6) Bird-watcher
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Explore the world of birds, from feathers to flight. Discover the wonderful world of birds with more than 30 easy-to-do, fun activities, plus stunning pictures and amazing facts. --
7) Shrublands
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Introduces some animals and plants that live in areas too dry for forests but too wet to be deserts.
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Endangered Planet is a timely examination of the state of the earth"s ecosystems. Today, humans influence every natural habitat on the planet. The consequences can be devastating--dozens of species are wiped out each year, coasts and oceans are fouled with oil spills, and grasslands and forests are destroyed to feed the appetite of modern agriculture. Endangered Planet also reveals how renewable energy, recycling, and wildlife protection will play...