Bøger i The Science of Living Things serien

Intended for ages 6-12, this work helps kids learn many facts about elephants, including: the social structure of elephants; the animal's dextrous uses for its trunk; the history of the elephant's larger ancestors, including woolly mammoths; and the dangers that poaching, loss of habitat, and the ivory trade pose to the elephant's future.

Intended for ages 6-12, this book explores the characteristics of horses and their equine relatives, including ponies, asses, and zebras. Topics include: horse physiology; the horse family tree; feeding and foraging habits; the birth of a foal; horse behaviour and "horse sense"; and horses in the wild.

Dogs are believed to be the first animals to live as pets. Suitable for ages 6-12, this book explains how these once-wild members of the animal kingdom use their senses and instincts in daily living, as well as in helping people. It describes: the dog family tree; a dog's body; super senses; complex social order of dogs; and categories of dogs.

Whales, manatees, seals, dolphins, and sea otters are just some of the many mammals that have evolved over time in order to survive in the water. Suitable for ages 6-12, this book reveals: how these air breathing creatures have adapted to the water; their underwater senses; what they eat and how they raise their young; and more.