Jill Bailey

Describes different kinds of spiders, the types of webs they spin, and they various purposes these webs serve.

"Introduces young readers to the fascinating world of insects. Detailed guide to over 110 insects, including size, habitat, defenses, etc." --

Portrays the endangered giant panda and the efforts of those inChina who are working to save it from extinction.

Demonstrates the different swimming styles of sharks, eels, sea horses, and other aquatic animals and explains how their bodies are adapted to their ways of swimming.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, andhabitat of the grasshopper.

Examines the biological differences and similarities to be found in the millions of species of the animal kingdom.

Akbar, a tracker for a tourist lodge, works with villagers, would-be poachers, and those involved in Project Tiger to protect the diminishing number of tigers in his part of India.

A color-illustrated encyclopedia of evolution and genetics containing short definitions to approximately four hundred terms, cross-referenced to more than forty thematic spreads. Also includes knowledge maps and a time line.