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This fascinating first volume in a short series provides a unique insight into the world of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, and is aimed at the general reader. It highlights more than 100 of the most stunning discoveries that have been made by scientists around the world about this group of creatures since the start of the current decade. These studies reveal not just the existence of new species, but also provide amazing insights into

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Misinformed, manipulated and mislead…we’ve all felt deceived at one time or another. But now more than ever, we’re asking ourselves: Who can we trust? What is real? In these pages, we’ve tapped top body-language experts, forensic linguists, hostage negotiators, psychologists and historians to help you instantly recognize the telltale signs of deception—not only to protect yourself against it but to also discern the truth, once and for

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A biography of Abigail Smith, who became the wife of the second president of the United States and the mother of the sixth.

Presents a biography of the Portuguese navigator who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.

Introduces the physical appearance, habits, diet, and habitat of the blue whale and threats to its existence.

An introduction to the sun, moon, solar system, and different aspects of the earth.

An introduction to the iguana family, their characteristics, behavior, and usefulness to humans.

Describes the appearance, habits, daily life, nesting, infancy, and enemies of this nocturnal bird.

Follows a chestnut tree through the seasons as it sprouts from its seed, blossoms, grows, sheds leaves, and drops new chestnuts that will one day become trees too. Some of the illustrations are on clear overlay pages that can be turned to change the nature of the next double-page spread.

An introduction to the Australian marsupial whose curious look has earned it an undeserved name.