FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Describes the work and observations of American scientist Caitlin O'Connell during her studies of the African elephant in Etosha National Park in Nambia.

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. From hunting hurricanes to scaling rocky caves to climbing, soaring redwoods, three""daredevil"" scientists go to great extremes in their quests to save lives, preserve species, and better understand the way our planet works.

Presents a variety of stories about working and rescue dogs who help humans in many ways, such as those involved in the work at the World Trade Center site after the disaster of September 11, 2001.

Product Description: Why do we dream? Are coincidences meaningful? What do first impressions tell us?Our senses help us see, hear, feel, smell and taste the world around us. Yet each of our experiences is different. Why is that? What influences our perceptions and, ultimately, the way we interact with the world? If one of our senses is damaged, will our brains compensate in some way? How can scientists tap into technology and extend our sensory capabilities? What about animal "super" senses? Can dogs sniff out diseases in people, and do elephants really know when an earthquake's about to occur? Phenomena:  Secrets of the Senses explores these fascinating mysteries and more -- surveying sensory worlds from a perspective sure to make your mind tingle...read more

Product Description: A National Science Teachers Association/Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Book for ChildrenSlaughtering elephants for their ivory; shooting bears for their gall bladders; capturing sea turtles for soup. In the name of vanity, fashion, and greed, man stalks and kills wild animals -- and gets away with it, even when it is clearly against the law...read more

Presents the steps taken when an animal is rushed to a veterinary emergency room, and reviews specific cases of animals treated at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Explores the many purposes of the human face in relation to communicating with others while also examining the different types of features that are considered beautiful to various cultures around the world.

Bug scientists, called entomologists, present information on insects and explain how they use that information in their work.

Explores the world of forensic anthropology and its applications in solving crimes.

Explores the world of forensic anthropology and its applications in solving crimes.

The author of The Bone Detectives explores aspects of the topic of twins, including why and how they are born, twin telepathy, identical and fraternal twins, separation of twins, and more.