Colorful illustrations demonstrate animals representing the extremes of the animal world in speed, size, and strength.

Describes how various animals, including an octopus, a bombardier beetle, a puff adder, and a gliding frog, escape danger.

Describes the deadly characteristics that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the electric eel that can send electricity and the venomous sea snake.

Collects infographics and illustrations that visually represent interesting and easy-to-understand facts, figures, and comparisons intended to offer readers a better understanding about all kinds of animals.

Collects infographics and illustrations that visually represent interesting and easy-to-understand facts, figures, and comparisons intended to offer readers a better understanding about the solar system.

"Sharp teeth, super senses, and those infamous fins--what's not to love about sharks? Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore one of the world's most notorious--and fearsome--animals. Learn what makes a shark a shark, what sharks like to eat, and how these predators of the deep have evolved. Ever wonder which shark is the smallest? Or the fastest? Even the most deadly? You'll find your answers in The Shark Book, with countless...

"Some creatures have developed unusual ways of protecting themselves or catching prey, and this can make them unexpectedly hazardous to your health"--Amazon.com

Describes some of the remarkable places on earth, including the hottest, coldest, windiest, snowiest, highest, and deepest.

An illustrated introduction to a variety of beetle species with information on unique characteristics and how these insects have adapted to survive.