David Burnie
1) Bird
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the fascinating world of birds. Children can learn all about different orders of birds, take a detailed look at individual feathers and beak shapes, and explore behavior, from fish- and meat-eaters to seed- and plant-eaters. Throughout the pages of...
2) Plant
Author
Language
English
Description
A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describe the world of plants including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
4) Tree
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
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, and the creatures that live in trees.
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"There is an incredible diversity of life on Earth, from microscopic, single-celled organisms to giant redwoods and blue whales. 'The Kingfisher Nature Encyclopedia' is an authoritative and beautifully illustrated guide for the whole family to our world and its inhabitants--both flora and fauna..."--P. [4] of cover.
6) Bug hunter
Author
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
7) Life
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
[1994-]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
11) Predator
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text provide an introduction to the world of predators, including sharks, lions, eagles, and others that eat animals to survive.
12) Shrublands
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive look at the shrubland biome, describing the climate, plants, animals, people, and future of these areas, and providing detailed views of some major shrubland regions.
14) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A guide to identifying birds from around the world notes each species' physical characteristics, geographic location, marks of distinction, brooding behavior, and threatened species rating.
18) Microlife
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
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.
20) Mammal
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of mammals, including their anatomy, where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate.