Derek Harvey

"Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of 80 sharks and other sea creatures -- from Barrel Shrimp to Blue Sharks, Starfish to Bat Fish, and Hammerhead Sharks to Sandtiger Sharks, plus surfing penguins, deep-sea monsters, rays, eels and more. Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new x-ray artworks utilize cross-sections and strip layers away to show key anatomical features...

This atlas shows the habitats of more than 100 animals and explores their behavior.

Uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom in this incredible journey around the globe. Track a bald eagle as it soars above the Rocky Mountains or follow migrating zebras across the Serengeti as they attempt a dangerous river crossing. Then trail the elusive Amur leopard-- the rarest cat on Earth-- as it searches for food in the frozen forests of Siberia. Thirteen extraordinary habitats to explore. Thirteen unforgettable stories.

Presents random facts about animals around the world, including why tigers have stripes, how chameleons change color, and if flying fish can really fly. "Ever wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let's explore them all! ...This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of...

"Explore answers to questions on 70 topics in the areas of matter, physics, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, technology, and the universe. How Science Works uses clear, easy-to-understand graphics to answer common questions and explain difficult concepts--not only the core science topics that eluded us at school, but also the cutting-edge science reported in the news. Have you ever wondered how airplanes stay in the air, how holograms...

"Un atlas ilustrado por los hábitats de los animales más asombrosos de la Tierra. Un impresionante libro ilustrado que muestra los hábitats de los mamíferos, los peces, las aves, los reptiles, los anfibios y los invertebrados más increíbles del mundo. Conoce cómo caza el león, sigue las rutas de vuelo de las aves o rastrea grandes tiburones blancos en los océanos, este interesante libro ilustrado te permitirá saber dónde y cómo viven...

Los océanos ocupan el 70% de la superficie del planeta y albergan un millón de especies, incluyendo algunas de las más extraordinarias. Esta enciclopedia para niños en español te las muestra con un detalle sorprendente mediante inéditas imágenes computerizadas y en 3D. Los océanos están de plena actualidad, gracias a su papel en el cambio climático, el Día Mundial de los Océanos y eventos mediáticos como las series de la BBC Planeta azul....

Find out all about the unique and beautiful kingdoms of life at a microscopic scale and how every organism meets the challenges of survival no matter its size. The perfect book for people who enjoy photography, nature and biology.--

"Did you know that oceans cover 70% of our planet? That's a lot to explore! Plunge into Lonely Planet Kids' The Ocean Book to travel around the world and discover amazing animals, birds and plants who call the ocean home, explore the ruins of shipwrecks and underwater cities, meet marine biologists and fishers who work on the water. You'll also come ashore to discover amazing islands and beaches, and learn what it's like to live in a remote place...

"The Secret Life of Genes is the story of genetic science and how it makes each of us unique. It spans the discovery of the gene and the all-encompassing role it plays in biology: from controlling the inner workings of cells and the development of embryos, through patterns of inheritance, to the evolution of new forms of life. From there developed the vast and boundless field of genetic science and research."-- "Readers will get a sneak peek into...