David Burnie
1) Bird
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A photo essay on 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.
"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...
2) Disasters
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1030L
Physical Desc
103 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Takes a close-up look at some of nature's biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcacnic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 folded poster.
Language
English
Description
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.
4) Tree
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1050L
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.
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Explore the world of bugs with more than 30 fun activities! Enter the kingdom of creepy crawlies, from beetles and bees to spiders and scorpions. Identify bugs of all kinds, study them in their natural habitats, and even raise your own caterpillars with the help of this book.
6) Sharks
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
IG 930L
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
304 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets...
8) Light
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
1000L
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
10) How animals work
Author
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the anatomy of many animal species and explains how their bodies work to help them survive. Covers such animals as birds, butterflies, elephants, crocodiles, and wolves, and includes color photos, illustrations, and diagrams.
11) Birds
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
352 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
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.
12) Bird-watcher
Author
Language
English
Description
Explore the world of birds, from feathers to flight. Discover the wonderful world of birds with more than 30 easy-to-do, fun activities, plus stunning pictures and amazing facts.
13) Flowers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
[Second] edition.
Physical Desc
60 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the flowers that grow in gardens, woods, grasslands, mountains, and deserts, or along streams and seashores. Find out how long a flower lives, and how it uses its smell as a signal for bees and other insects."-- Back cover.
14) How nature works
Author
Pub. Date
[1991]
Physical Desc
192 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
15) Plant
Author
Pub. Date
1989.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
16) DK online insect
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Revised and updated.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Language
English
17) Bug hunter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes what is involved in studying bugs and presents projects and activities for collecting and observing them.
18) Predator
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
[2018 edition].
Physical Desc
319 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Covers 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. Special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation; back-matter includes a glossary, alternative name index, and general index.
Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the...
