"From brilliant butterflies to bugs, beetles, and bees, Insects reveals Earth's little critters and the contribution they make to our planet."

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.

"From sponges and snails to crabs and caterpillars, Invertebrates showcases some of the most curious beasts on Earth."

This visual guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,500 species, photographed in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference volume of the world's birds illustrates the full range of birds, bird behavior, and bird-watching locations organized in taxonomic order with detailed introductions to every bird order. Features special double-pages on...

The world's rivers and ponds are full of animals looking for food to eat and trying not to be eaten themselves. This book describes the life cycles of eleven animals, how they live and reproduce and how they link with other animals in the food chains and food webs.