Best Selling Books by David Burnie

"The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries differ from the Eyewitness books in that the text is longer and the vocabulary more difficult.... The photographs are outstanding.... The brief text compresses many details into a few sentences, The vocabulary is scholarly...and charts combined with the text give a clear overview of the subject s ". -- RQ

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 guide to the world''s many groups of plants and animals.

Presents scientific information on everything from chemistry and physics to weather and the living world.

Explores the world of mammals, including their anatomy, where they live, what they eat, and how they communicate. Includes online links to more information and downloadable images.

Become an expert bird-watcher with this hands-on guide to the natural world. It''s full of easy-to-do activities and amazing things to see, discover, and explore.

Uses intricate models and cross-sections to explore teh structure and function of microscopic life and particles including atoms, molecules, cells, bacteria, fungal spores and ice crystals.

Takes you into the incredible world of insects, from winged wonders to poisonous bugs.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the evolution of different types of machines, how they work, and their many uses.

Describes the physical characteristics and life cycles of flowers and examines kinds of garden flowers, woodland flowers, desert flowers, and others.

Describes the structure of animals and how they see, hear, reproduce and adapt to suit their ever changing world.

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia spans the earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. Easy-to-use and packed with dramatic photographs and illustrations, this colorful volume is an indispensable reference for school projects and a captivating resource for the whole family. Clear and informative text about all animals from the simplest cells to the most complex animals. Written by award-winning author David Burnie. Excellent reference book for the whole family. Includes glossary, alternative name index, and general index.

Offers facts about microscopic life forms.

Explores the physical characteristics, courtship and mating behavior, habitats, and food-gathering activities of many species of birds around the world.

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

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.

A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.

"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.

Describing the structure and processes of the human body, this book promotes a clearer understanding of the body''s inner workings using the appropriate vocabulary. More than 400 full-color photos, diagrams, and illustrations show what a virus looks like, how many bones make up the spinal cord, and where the pancreas is located.

Contains 2000 key words on the human body and how it works.

An engaging, dynamic reference book, that will satisfy those young readers with a questioning mind, and encourage all children to discover the world of Insects and Spiders.

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An illustrated encyclopedia describing the physical characterstics, behavior, and habitats of a variety of animals.