David Burnie
1) Plant
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Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.--
2) Tree
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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.
3) Bird
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"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and their nests, children can immerse themselves in the world of these feathered creatures. Witness the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg and watch as the young birds grow in their...
4) Life
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An exploration of animal, human, and plant life covers such diverse topics as DNA, cell division, and photosynthesis.
5) Light
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This is a guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
6) Predator
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Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.
7) Insect
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Takes you into the incredible world of insects, from winged wonders to poisonous bugs.
8) Microlife
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Uses intricate models and cross-sections to explore the structure and function of microscopic life and particles including atoms, molecules, cells, bacteria, fungal spores, and ice crystals.
9) Bug hunter
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Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
12) Flowers
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Describes the physical characteristics and life cycles of flowers and examines kinds of garden flowers, woodland flowers, desert flowers, and others.
13) Mammals
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An exciting information and activity book to teach young readers how mammals feed their young, why kangaroos have pouches, how to "read" animal tracks, why dogs pant and many other facts.
14) Bird watcher
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Includes information about a variety of birds and birdwatching along with hands-on activities for each topic.
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The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. The meticulously researched information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special feature panels focus on various aspects...
17) Sharks
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Introduces various kinds of sharks, explains how sharks swim, hunt, and travel across the oceans, and discusses why sharks are an endangered species and what can be done to help protect them.
18) Disasters
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Takes a close-up look at some of nature's biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcacnic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.
19) Eyewitness bird
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The world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
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