Books in Exploring Nature series

Whales and dolphins are our closest living relatives in the underwater world. This comprehensive guide offers an incredible insight into the exciting lives of these mysterious mammals. You can learn how to tell the difference between whales and dolphins. You can discover what whales and dolphins eat, why certain species feed co-operatively, and why many of the largest whales filter and skim water for their food. Exciting feature spreads allow you to observe detailed and dramatic aspects of whale life, such as a killer whale attacking a seal for food. * This book covers all aspects of cetacean life and biology, including relative size, bones, survival, hunting and feeding, intelligence, sounds and song, breeding, swimming, migration, conservation, and much more. * It has special focus features take an in-depth look at particular aspects of the species, such as a bottlenose dolphin giving birth or a humpback whale filter-feeding. * It is packed with amazing wildlife images from some of the world's top natural history photographers. * Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a whale's body. * It is an ideal reference guide for use at home or school for 8- to 12-year-olds.

The perfect companion for children eager to understand where the Earth sits in space.A fantastic first book on our universe. Explore the world of stars, planets, and astronomy. Discover what a star is, how the moon looks close up, and what tools astronomers use to look at space. With exciting activities, like how to look at the sun safely, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about the night sky.

Everyday dandelions or showy orchids wildflowers come in an amazing variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. The flowers all of us enjoy in our gardens and from florists roses, irises, and orchids were all developed from wild species. In their natural states, wildflowers add color and beauty to even the harshest of landscapes. Always a joy to look at, wildflowers also display some incredible adaptations to extreme environments. From snow-crested mountaintops to hot, arid deserts, to the lush heat of the tropical rain forests, beautiful blossoms have found a way to thrive. Inside this book, readers will discover wildflowers from all over the world from far-off lands and nearby roadsides. WILDFLOWERS provides a close look at some of the most gorgeous and fascinating flowers in the world. Exotic orchids, blossoming cacti, and floating water lilies are all captured in over 80 brilliant color photographs. Gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone who appreciates these interesting plants will enjoy this book.

Elephants are the gentle giants that dominate the continents of Africa and Asia. This fascinating guide offers an amazing insight into the lives of these intelligent and mysterious creatures. Discover the many uses that elephants have for their trunks, examine the complex way in which they communicate with each other, and learn the differences between the African and Asian species. There are sections on elephant senses, keeping cool, movement, migration, feeding, communication, courtship, ancestors, interaction with humans, working life, conservation and much much more. Five special focus spreads allow you to observe detailed aspects of elephant life, such as the behaviour of bull elephants or a mother giving birth to a calf. Myth boxes explore popular stories about elephants, and Did You Know? features provide quirky facts that will both amaze and amuse. With 180 stunning colour wildlife photographs and a lively and informative text by an award-winning children's natural history writer, this is the perfect fun learning book for children aged 8-12, and also ideal for school projects, home study, or classroom use.24 information spreads cover all aspects of elephant life and behaviour - from distribution and habitat, to food and breeding5 focus spreads take an in-depth look at one species or aspect of elephant life: working elephants; giving birth; bull elephants; daily routine; and water babies Packed with over 180 stunning colour wildlife photographs Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of an elephant's bodyIdeal for home and school use for 8- to 12-year-olds

What shapes the shore? What causes tides? Packed with facts and activities, this book has these answers and more, and is a perfect introduction to the world of shells, fish, and birds for kids who are curious about nature.With amazing facts about fun topics like shell shapes and rock pools, Seashore lets kids have fun and be innovative as they learn through simple activities like making and testing a paper boat, and recording and drawing the sea creatures they find on the shore.With its natural look and feel and its practical approach to learning, Seashore is sure to make waves in the lives of little explorers.Series Overview: DK's revised Nature Explorers series is a fantastic first set of books on the great outdoors for children ages 6 to 8. From birds to weather to the seashore and more, the key topics of each subject are explained with plenty of fun activities to do along the way, encouraging kids to investigate and record everything they see. Fully updated with a contemporary design, DK's Nature Explorer series is perfect for kids who are curious about the world outside and want to discover nature.