This book describes, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.

A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, -and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.

Text and photographs examine the creation, importance, erosion, mining, and uses of rocks and minerals.

Become an eyewitness to how reptiles sense the world, move and use camouflage in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of these scaly creatures. Children will be mesmerized by the many different types of reptile species, from small pets to large crocodiles

Explores the endless diversity of life in the sea, from the humpback whale and its hour-long songs to the coral colonies that spawn all their young in a single night.

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, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

"Witness the power of our restless planet to both create and destroy. Watch red-hot lava flow from an erupting volcano, see how earthquakes create tsunamis, and meet scientists past and present who have helped us understand our turbulent world."--

A photo essay on ancient Egypt and the people who lived there, documented through the mummies, pottery, weapons, and other objects they left behind. Describes their society, religion, obsession with the afterlife, and methods of mummification.

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...

Photographs and text examine the history of explorers and exploration, and highlight many of their discoveries.