Examines the variety of life found in a rain forest, including the flying gecko, poison dart frog, and curly-haired tarantula.

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

Describes the characteristics of animals that live in the sea, such as the hermit crab, octopus, shrimp, pie-crust crab, sea cucumber, scallop, seahorse, starfish, and clam.

"Explore the beautiful, threatened world of the great rain forest. Admire the strange and wonderful birds, animals and plants that live there. Discover how the rain forest people have learned to live in its special environment. Learn how the rain forests help to maintain the earth's climate and atmosphere. With this book as your guide, explore the rain forests and take a closer look at the marvels and mysteries of our world." --Page [4] cover.

"Learn more about the beautiful stars and planets which we see in the night sky. Find out if there could be life on Mars. Admire the courage and skill of astronauts and space technicians. Discover how a black hole is formed. With this bok as your guide, explore the stars and planets and take a closer look at the marvels and mysteries of our world." --Page [4] cover.