New Releases by David Burnie

Beautifully illustrated by children''s artist Anthony Lewis, with lively age-appropriate text by zoologist and environmentalist David Burnie, the First Dinosaur Picture Atlas explains where dinosaurs came from and how they lived in different habitats across the world. Travel around the globe and identify different species of dinosaur in this absorbing look-and-find book. In addition to the colorful maps showing the world''s continents, superb full-page illustrations take readers deeper into the different habitats of the prehistoric world to show how and where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures lived. This look-and-find atlas will delight young children and is the perfect first dinosaur reference book for both home and school.

"From the tiniest protozoa to the mightiest mammal, discover the wonders of more than 2,000 animals in the Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia. Spanning the entire Earth from the North Pole to Antarctica, this comprehensive reference book will appeal, inform, and fascinate children and adults alike."--Page 4 of cover.

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 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. The meticulously researched information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. With comprehensive back-matter including a glossary, alternative name index, and general index, this one-stop reference tool is perfect for research or for browsing by animal-lovers of all ages.

Presents the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.

Come face to face with the world''s top predators. Discover the strangest facts, read incredible information and get up-close to teeth, fur, fins, claws, and feelers. Internet links on every page guide you to fascinating information about these killer creatures. This 80-page reference guide pulls together the very best material from the following individual titles in the highly successful Navigators information book series: Animals, Dinosaurs, Killer Creatures and Rainforests. There are 16 Navigators titles in all, covering topics from history, geography, the natural world, and technology.

Vividly illustrated, Tree informs readers about the anatomy and life cycle of trees, how trees grow, the many types of trees and leaves, the commercial processing of trees, conservation and much more.

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.

Explore the world of bugs and other creepy crawlies with more than 30 fun, hands-on activities Enter the kingdom of creepy crawlies, from beetles and bees to spiders and scorpions. Learn how to identify the bugs lurking in your garden or even raise your own caterpillars with the help of Bug Hunter. Get growing, making and creating: build a wormey, identify bugs and much more. Each of the 30 activities have easy-to-follow instructions and specially commissioned photography to help you complete each project as you train honey bees or identify bug families. With more than 50 stickers inside to use alongside the activities you''ll have fun learning all about a bugs life and other creepy crawlies.

If you''re wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet''s creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children''s reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you''re a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.

Takes a close-up look at some of nature''s biggest disasters including tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcacnic eruptions, floods, tsunamis, wildfires, and pandemics.

From the black swan to the ruby-throated hummingbird, Nature Guide Birds of the World, profiles the world''s most amazing bird species. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, Birds of the World is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details and unique characteristics of the species featured. Expertly written and including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. With a detailed introduction all about bird classification, anatomy, migration, habitats and flight, Nature Guide Birds of the World is the ideal bird identification guide.

Photographs and text explore the behavior and life cycles of butterflies and moths, examining mating rituals, camouflage, habitat, growth from pupa to larva to adult, and other aspects.

An illustrated overview of mammals from deserts and rainforests to grasslands and frozen tundra, exploring their life cycles, habitats, diets, and homes.

Introduces some animals and plants that live in areas too dry for forests but too wet to be deserts.

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.

Exploring every major plant and animal group on Earth, a comprehensive reference looks at the development of life on the planet, the various plant and animals kingdoms that exist today and the world''s habitats and ecosystems.

Presents overviews of different biomes, describing each one''s climate, plant and animal life, people, major regions, and future.

Provides a close-up look at some of the dinosaurs that lived during the Jurassic Period.

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.

Become an expert nature explorer with exciting guide to the natural world, full of easy-to-do, fun activities and amazing thins to see and discover such as: put a bird bath in the garden, spot stars and planets, generate a miniature lighting strike, build an erupting volcano and much more.

Featuring 8 maps and more than 150 colourful, reusable dinosaur stickers, Dinosaur Sticker Atlas is packed with fun and fascinating information to feed children''s interest in the prehistoric world. By matching the stickers to the maps, readers can learn where each dinosaur lived.

This is the perfect first atlas series for young children, illustrated by Smarties Award winning artist Anthony Lewis. With easy-to-read maps, straightforward text, posters and bookmarks, these atlases are ideal for use at home or at school.