New Releases by David Burnie

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of different types of insects and spiders.

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.

Ofrece una visión del mundo de las aves con fotografías de tamaño natural mostrando plumas, alas, esqueletos, huevos, nidos, pollitos recién nacidos, y los primeros planos del ciclo vital de los pájaros.

Step-by-step instructions for performing a variety of natural science experiments.

This series of handbooks attempts to answer all the questions that adults can''t, using clear text, vivid photographs, explanatory artwork and practical hands-on projects to stimulate younger readers'' natural curiosity.

A detailed, well-illustrated guide to the major systems, functions, and structures of the human body.

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

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

Biologie, biochimie, botanique, zoologie : plus de 2000 mots clés De superbes illustrations en couleurs pour expliquer le fonctionnement des créatures vivantes Des définitions concises suivies de textes clairs et fourmillant d''exemples Un classement thématique permettant un accès facile aux mots recherchés Un index complet et un système de renvois au sein du livre Un livre conçu avec des spécialistes de l''enseignement des sciences naturelles.

Une documentation exceptionnelle sur la morphologie des oiseaux: un plan structuré, une mise en pages recherchée et des illustrations de grande qualité.

A good introduction to animal communication, with many illustrations.

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

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

"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