Books with author Christiane Gunzl

From the harmless European grass snake to the dark and deadly taipan of Australia, this book is an introduction to one of the most feared and maligned reptiles on earth. Discover how an Indian king cobra guards its eggs against elephants, how a green anaconda suffocates prey in the Amazon rainforest and why an African egg-eating snake dislocates its jaw to swallow a meal.

This book teaches toddlers to count from one to ten. The vivid color photos encourage kids to count the pets that appear on each page--one puppy on page one. . . two lively pets on page two. . . all the way up to ten charming puppies on the final page. A large, brightly colored plastic noise-maker button appears through a die-cut hole on the book's front cover. When toddlers press the Noisy Puppies button, they'll hear cheerful barking from little puppies.

A superb introduction to the watery world of some of nature's most fascinating creatures, this book gives the young reader an insight into the way these appealing animals live. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to whale and dolphin families and discusses the differences between a delphin and a porpoise. Dramatic illustrations lead the young reader into the rivers, seas and oceans of the world, exploring how the different whale and dolphin families live together, produce young and communicate, as well as the reasons why so many of these magnificent animals are in danger, and what can be done about it.