New Releases by David Burnie

"From the tiniest protozoa to the mightiest mammal, discover the wonders of more than 2,000 animals in the Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia. Spanning the entire Earth from the North Pole to Antarctica, this comprehensive reference book will appeal, inform, and fascinate children and adults alike."--Page 4 of cover.

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal''s characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. The meticulously researched information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. With comprehensive back-matter including a glossary, alternative name index, and general index, this one-stop reference tool is perfect for research or for browsing by animal-lovers of all ages.

In this updated and revised edition of Tree, readers can see a seed grow into a sapling, the changing colors of fall leaves, and the tiny insects that live in rotting leaves on the forest floor, plus learn why deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall, how a tree breathes, how bark defends trees from attack by animals, and more. Each revised DK Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes DK Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.

Explore the world of bugs with more than 30 fun activities! Enter the kingdom of creepy crawlies, from beetles and bees to spiders and scorpions. Identify bugs of all kinds, study them in their natural habitats, and even raise your own caterpillars with the help of this book.

If you''re wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet''s creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children''s reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you''re a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.

An illustrated overview of mammals from deserts and rainforests to grasslands and frozen tundra, exploring their life cycles, habitats, diets, and homes.

This is a an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops, what the inside of a plant stem looks like, how a flower attracts insects, what a plant''s reproductive organs look like, how a dandelion spreads its seeds, and much more.

Presents an illustrated look at the predatory behavior of various animal species, discussing such topics as how animals stalk their prey, the lures and traps they use, and where predators fit in various food chains.

Breathtaking, powerful, and all-encompassing in its sheer scope and visual impact, Ocean sweeps you away on an incredible journeyinto the depths of our astonishing marine world. As the site where life first formed on Earth, a key element of the climate, and a fragile resource, oceans areof vital importance to our planet. This is a definitive visual guide to the world''s oceans - including the geological and physical processes that affectthe ocean floor, the key habitat zones, the rich diversity of marine life.

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. DK''s classic look at the world of birds.

The beauty and drama of the avian world brought to breathtaking life From hummingbirds weighing less than a coin to monkey-eating eagles this is a unique celebration of birds, photographed and studied in their natural environments around the world. Explore the complete bird story- from their origins to bird watching locations, with up-to-date information on flight, anatomy, feeding, communication, breeding, habitat, migrations and life cycles. Spectacular features on the most impressive birds, plus a huge catalogue that profiles nearly fifteen hundred different species makes this a must-have for every bird enthusiast. Published with Birdlife International, the world''s leading avian authority. .

Un ouvrage pour découvrir l''immense diversité du monde vivant et les formidables ressources de la nature Un ouvrage pour découvrir l''immense diversité du monde vivant et les formidables ressources de la nature. Explorer une planète singulière à travers le portrait de la Terre et de sa formation ; la description des origines de la vie avec les étapes de l''évolution. Connaître le monde vivant à travers les cinq règnes qui regroupent tous les êtres vivants : animaux, végétaux, champignons, protistes et bactéries. Voyager dans les écosystèmes à travers un panorama des différents milieux, des habitats, des rigueurs du climat en haute montagne à l''obscurité des grands fonds océaniques... Avec des cartes d''identité en encadrés pour mettre en valeur animaux ou plantes remarquables : du bourdon arctique, le plus septentrional des insectes du monde, à la Welwitschia, plante du désert du Namib qui peut vivre 1000 ans ! 1000 photos et documents pour s''étonner sans cesse de la richesse d''une planète néanmoins fragile.

This compact marvel covers the animal kingdom from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Organized by classification and packed with vibrant photographs and informative detail, this visual safari covers the gamut of phylums, classes, orders, families, and genuses, including invertebrates, insects, amphibians, mammals, birds, and reptiles. Special feature panels that focus on various aspects of animal behavior including camouflage, migration, and hibernation enhance the clear layout. Easy-to-use, authoritative and a perfect gift for young animal lovers, this colorful volume is an ideal resource for the whole family. Special features include - Text that can be read section by section or as a complete article - Cross-references - Color-coded "Fact" boxes and fully annotated diagrams - Glossary and index

Offers facts about microscopic life forms.

Change is an inescapable fact of life. The theory of evolution explains how and why living things change, generation by generation, as they adapt to the world around them. Here, David Burnie demystifies evolution, describing how it occurs, and why - 150 years after it was first proposed - it remains one of the most contested areas of human knowledge.

Examines the planet Earth, looking at its climate, wildlife, and geology and examining how the planet, its ecosystems, and humans interact and the consequences of human actions.

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia spans the earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. Easy-to-use and packed with dramatic photographs and illustrations, this colorful volume is an indispensable reference for school projects and a captivating resource for the whole family. Clear and informative text about all animals from the simplest cells to the most complex animals. Written by award-winning author David Burnie. Excellent reference book for the whole family. Includes glossary, alternative name index, and general index.

500 espèces de fleurs sauvages de Méditerranée sont présentées dans ce guide d''identification, à la fois beau et pratique. Plus de 1 000 magnifiques photographies et illustrations, toutes commentées, permettent une identification rapide et sûre. Le texte, clair et précis, présente pour chaque arbuste et plante herbacée une description botanique détaillée : description clé l''espèce, répartition géographique, habitat.

Here is a spectacular, thought-provoking, and highly informative guide to the fascinating story of light. Superb full-color photographyof original equipment, intricate scientific instruments, revealing experiments,and offering a unique "eyewitness" view inside the incredible discoveries that have transformed our world. See, how light rays bend, why things glow when they are very hot, what creates a color television picture, how microscopesand telescopes were invented, and why a leaf looks green. Learn how fiber optics can transmit light, what happens during an eclipse, why images are reversed in mirrors, how a liquid crystal display works, and what makes a hologram. Discover what causes the eerie "Will o'''' the wisp," what creates a mirage, why we burnin strong sunlight, why we see rainbows, what a quantum is, how X-rays penetrate our bodies, and much, much more! Discover the amazing world of light from ancient myths to the optic discoveries that have revolutionized modern life.