Describes ten amazing plants of Australasia, their habitats, and how each plant adapted to its environment, including gum trees, strangler fig, and m amaku.

Examines the physical and behavioral abilities of bats. Discusses how scientists try to copy their abilities using technology. Features color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Examines the unique abilities and characteristics of elephants, discussing how elephants are among the smartest animals on the planet and maybe even have a sense of self, being able to recognize themselves in a mirror.

Examines the habitats found in and on mountains and the survival adaptations plants and animals have gone through in order to live on mountains.

Details the characteristics of river ecosystems and profiles the types of creatures that live in them. Outlines the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive in rivers, and includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

"This book traces the life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and the challenges he faced, his early successes, and the invention for which he is best known: the telephone. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes the key milestones and achievements of Bell's life." -- Page [4] of cover.