Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk in the rain forest. Favorite animals such as tigers, snakes, and chimpanzees rub shoulders with marmosets, katydids, and sloths, and every animal is shown in its correct layer of the forest.

Examines the types, physical characteristics, behavior, and uses of horses, and discusses riding styles and the equipment needed for horse care and riding.

A brief introduction to the human body includes facts about the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the brain, and the five senses.

Learn about science, history, and the natural world through beautiful photography and lively, age-appropriate text.

Enter the extraordinary empire of the creepy-crawlies. From dung beetles to dragonflies, meet the neighbors you rarely see--but are essential to your life. Describes a variety of insects and their behavior, discussing metamorphosis, camouflage, defenses, and their benefits to people.

Describes the Earth, the moon, the sun, the planets of the solar system, and other outer space phenomena, and discusses equipment used to explore outer space.

A simple introduction to the world of birds.

Traces the history of ancient Rome, from the beginnings of the Republic through the rise and fall of the Empire.

Discusses the importance and causes of various kinds of weather, how it can change and be predicted, and how weather is different in different places.