Frank Greenaway

Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...

Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.

Examines the evolution, behavior, physical characteristics, and life cycle of all kinds of amphibians.

A field guide to butterflies and moths around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation. The Dorling Kindersley handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks make identification easy and accurate....

Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.

Discusses the plants and animals that live in caves. Includes the peacock butterfly, cave cricket, and maidenhair fern.