Explains why the Arctic and Antarctic are extreme environments and examines how polar bears, penguins, and other animals have adapted to the cold--Provided by publisher.

Introduces children to the subject of agriculture, showing not only how plants germinate, grow and produce food, but also about the composition of soil and the creatures who live in it.

This book is an exciting introduction to the wonders of space. Find out how stars are born, what it's like to live in space, and lots more.

A simple introduction to the solar system that provides information about the sun, planets, and space exploration.

Identifies the moon as our only natural satellite, describes its movement and phases, and discusses how we have observed and explored it over the years.

A simple, illustrated description of many kinds of bears.

After oil was discovered in Nubian giraffes' habitat, conservationists needed to move some of them across a river to safer territory. But there was no bridge and giraffes can't swim. Follow this unusual -- and successful -- rescue!--

How do tadpoles turn into frogs? What is the biggest frog in the world? How do frogs catch flies? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the wonderful world of frogs.

Astronomers are discovering more and more information abut space, making the subject a very hot topic in schools and out of it. This fantastic book is full of genuine facts, answering all our space-related questions and prompting more along the way.

Packed with striking photography, Eyewitness Fossil explores the creatures and plants that lived long ago. Become an eyewitness to the natural treasures found in rocks in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of all things fossils. Children will be mesmerized by the bones, teeth, and plants from long ago that have all been turned to rock. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into how paleontologists...