Books in Whitman world library series

Frogs have long played a role in tales of legend and lore--symbolizing fertility, omens, impending rain, and more. "Frogs" is an introduction to the world’s most fascinating frogs and toads, including detailed coverage of frog characteristics, their life cycle, musical repertoires, and conservation issues. David Badger’s entertaining text and John Netherton’s brilliant, up-close photographs bring these fascinating creatures to life as you’ve never seen them.

Majestic and powerful, the eagle is a symbol of freedom. So it’s no wonder the long-endangered eagle is one of the most popular birds in North America. Rebecca Grambo’s concise text, combined with superb four-color photography by some of the world’s best nature photographers, makes "Eagles" a compelling general introduction to the natural history of these majestic birds. Focusing on eagles of North America and Europe, it places a special emphasis on bald and golden eagles. No nature lover’s collection is complete without "Eagles".

Tornadoes are one of the most fascinating and powerful weather phenomena. These twisting columns of air can be incredibly destructive and often lethal when they touch the ground. Weather forecasters have long studied tornadoes in an attempt to better understand their origins and how to predict them. H. Michael Mogil expertly explains the mechanics of tornadoes, how and where they form, and what happens when they strike. He describes how advances in technology, including radar and weather satellites, have led to improved warning systems.