Most Popular Books by David Burnie

Text and color illustrations help to answer questions about life.

Describes the physical characteristics and life cycles of flowers and examines kinds of garden flowers, woodland flowers, desert flowers, and others.

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.

Offers facts about microscopic life forms.

A brand new paperback look to an award-winning series. Each title has been completely revised and updated with the inclusion of eight new pages and more photographs. Integration of words and pictures enables readers of different ages and abilities to access information Each book includes over 250 photographs and 60 illustrations Includes a new eight-page section with suggestions for further research and quick-reference information Stunning new jacket designs

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.

This series of handbooks attempts to answer all the questions that adults can''t, using clear text, vivid photographs, explanatory artwork and practical hands-on projects to stimulate younger readers'' natural curiosity.

Step-by-step instructions for performing a variety of natural science experiments.

Describes, in text and illustrations, the evolution of different types of machines, how they work, and their many uses.

Take the lid off over household machines and look inside to reveal how they work. Double-page illustrations show the inside of each machine and the text explains every mechanical and electronic part.

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.

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.

"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.

Farvefotos og beskrivelse af over 500 arter af vilde planter fra Middelhavsregionen.

Life science concepts are explored in this book, from genetics to animal families. The dictionary defines each topic in the framework of 80 or more related topics, so readers are able to grasp the meaning of words and come to understand the context in which they appear.