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Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Apes and Monkeys
Barbara Taylor
Hardcover (Kingfisher, June 10, 2004)Apes and Monkeys is a fascinating introduction to our nearest animal relatives. Young readers will enjoy meeting chattering chimps and curious colobus monkeys, as well as learning about the remarkable things apes and monkeys do. Species from around the world are introduced by continent, and the differences between apes and monkeys are clearly explained.
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The Mammal Book: Jaws, Paws, Claws and More...
Barbara Taylor
Hardcover (Carlton Books, May 4, 2010)Mammals are a wild bunch, ranging from rodents and rabbits to mega creatures like elephants. Kids can find out all about them on a journey that spans the globe, from the icy Arctic to sweltering deserts to sweeping savannahs and deep oceans. Along the way, they’ll discover what mammals are, how they survive in such diverse environments, and key information about each animal.Includes fun interactive items, “How Big?” boxes to show relative size, dramatic photos, and a special Ecowatch feature highlighting threats to each mammal’s survival.
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Look Closer: Coral Reef
Barbara Taylor
Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, March 15, 1992)Examines the variety of life found on coral reefs, including the seahorse, hermit crab, and sea slug
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Creature Close-Up: Ocean Animals
Barbara Taylor
Paperback (Silver Dolphin Books, March 15, 2016)The oceans are teeming with creatures large and small, from the seashore to the depths of the abyss. From the pincers of tiny crustaceans to the sharp teeth of a massive sperm whale, there’s plenty for kids to discover in Creature Close-Up: Ocean Animals. This unique book is filled with interactive elements that give young readers a chance to dive deeper than ever before. Kids can use the removable dual-focus magnifier to examine close-up images of all types of sea life from every layer of the ocean. Creature Close-Up: Ocean Animals is filled with engaging text and photographs, and also includes a dolphin model to build, a plastic turtle, reusable stickers, and a foldout pearl oyster.
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DK Eyewitness Books: Arctic and Antarctic
Barbara Taylor
Library Binding (DK Children, Jan. 16, 2012)With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun. The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents Perfect for homework help Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students
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Look Closer: Desert Life
Barbara Taylor
Hardcover (DK CHILDREN, March 15, 1992)Examines the variety of life found in the desert, including the Greek tortoise, desert scorpion, and jewel wasp.
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Mountains and Volcanoes: Geography Facts and Experiments
Barbara Taylor
Hardcover (Larousse Kingfisher Chambers, March 16, 1999)Showing young readers how to find the highest mountains and helping them discover why volcanoes explode and earthquakes happen, an activity-based introduction to geography offers simple experiments and full-color photos.
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Hidden in the Grass by Taylor, Barbara
Barbara Taylor
Paperback (Qed Publishing, Aug. 16, 2012)From foxes in the snow to leopards in the trees, this fascinating series looks at how animals in every kind of habitat use camouflage to adapt to their surroundings. It features fantastic close-up photography of camouflaged animals. It is written by an award-winning science author. It is presented with feature spreads on individual species.
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Eyewitness: Arctic & Antarctic
Barbara Taylor
Library Binding (DK Children, April 1, 2000)With more than 20 million copies sold in 41 languages and more than 88 countries worldwide, DK Eyewitness has been the most trusted series in reference publishing for more then three decades. Visually engaging, informative, and lively, the more than 100 titles in the Eyewitness series focus on subjects that complement students' personal interests and areas of study to make learning simple and fun. The most trusted nonfiction series for teachers, librarians, and parents Perfect for homework help Combination of pictures and text make the series perfect for reluctant readers and ESL students
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