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

Dive in and discover the watery world covering most of our earth and the amazing wildlife in its depths in Eyewitness: Oceans. Through images, maps and informative text learn about life on the shore to the darkest depths of the ocean floor, including predators and prey, gas and oil exploration, products of the ocean, brave explorers and what the human race can do to help preserve one of the earth's most valuable resources. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Dive in and discover the watery world covering most of our earth and the amazing wildlife in its depths in Eyewitness: Oceans. Through images, maps and informative text learn about life on the shore to the darkest depths of the ocean floor, including predators and prey, gas and oil exploration, products of the ocean, brave explorers and what the human race can do to help preserve one of the earth's most valuable resources. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards.

Product Description: Wakehurst Place is the country estate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and is also the home of Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild plant seed bank in the world. Wakehurst Place Children’s Guide is the first official guidebook for children visiting Wakehurst Place, a beautifully illustrated, full-color book that is a winning combination of maps, fun facts, and activities—not to mention forty stickers! Designed for children between the ages of seven and eleven, the book tailors its suggested activities to the seasons and is the perfect accompaniment to any visit...read more

Product Description: This updated edition of Eyewitness: Shark is an in-depth look at some of the most fascinating and mysterious creatures in the ocean — from the gracious sting ray to the voracious great white. Vivid photographs of various shark breeds including hammerheads, angel sharks, horn sharks, and more combine with informative text highlighting shark artifacts, stories of shark attacks, how a shark detects its prey and more, offering a close-up look at one of the most awesome animals on the planet, their behavior and secret underwater lives...read more

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.

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.

Describes, in text and fully caption color photographs, the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of various types of sharks.

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

Presents the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of sharks and other marine animals, including rays, jellyfish, and sea snakes. (view table of contents)

Examines the forces that form deserts and discusses the animals and people that inhabit them. (view table of contents)

Product Description: There’s just so much to do at Kew—especially for the twelve-and-under set. There are treehouses to climb, wild animals to spot, and colorful plants to discover. An action-packed visit needs the ultimate guide, and Kids' Kew is perfect for both kids and the adults joining in the fun...read more

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Featuring specially commissioned 3-D models photographed layer by layer from the inside to reveal the inner workings, this book shows the anatomy of insects and other creatures, ranging from a worker bee to a praying mantis.

Product Description: Amazing Bugs See a bee's stomach as it collects nectar and pollen from a flower the layers of a ladybug's wing Explore the inside of a locust and find out where its heart lies a housefly's mouth and see how it soaks up liquid like a sponge Discover the dragonfly's distinctive mating wheel what lies behind the beautiful multifaceted surface of a horsefly's eye ...read more

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Examining deserts and desert life, this book looks at different types of desert, how plants and animals survive, desert clothing, arts and crafts and exploring the desert.

Discusses the sea birds of the world, their food, habitats, and behavior, and their relationship with humans

Introduces the jellyfish family, whose members include jellyfish, sea anemones, sea firs, coral, and hydras.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of the weasel.

Describes in text and illustrations the unique partnerships and associations that exists between various plants and animals.