Books in World in the Time of Series series

Perceived for too long as predatory killers, crocodilians face their gravest danger--extinction--with little human help and sympathy. As this volume proves, alligators and crocodiles can be extremely fascinating. Examine this creature's anatomy to see why it makes such a fine hunter: its almost fully submerged body remains nearly invisible, its slit eyes help it see in the dark and judge distance precisely, and its tough skin protects it against the salt water. Many societies viewed crocodiles with awe because of their power and size, and even made them a part of their folklore and religion. Information on origins, evolution and distribution, courtship, reproduction, and many individual species paint a thorough portrait. Maps of their habitats, disappearing swiftly because of environmental damage, trace their presence worldwide, and excellent color photos bring these sometimes scary reptiles up close and personal. Blandford 192 pages, 40 color illus., 80 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

This book tells the story of Charlemagne, and also looks at what was happening all around the world in his time. To help the reader find their way through the book, each chapter has been divided into seven sections. Each section describes a different part of the world and is headed by a colour bar. There is a time line, which gives an outline of world events in Charlemagne's time, and also a map, which shows some of the most important places mentioned in this book.

** Amazon Bestselling children's author Kate K. Garcia presents ** NEW Kids Book About Sharks Sharks: Kids book of fun facts & amazing pictures on animals in nature (Animals of The World Series) reveals young readers one of the most notorious animals on the planet. Kate in her writing uses carefully chosen simple words that every young reader will feel and understand. The book is packed with breathtaking high-resolution pictures that help your child to understand the fun facts about those magnificent animals. Sections include anatomy of sharks (eyes, nose, jaws, teeth, colors, unique organ that only sharks have, …), how they hunt, what they eat, their role in the ecosystem and various fascinating facts about sharks (e.g. why they attack people). Part of the book also features in details 10 of the most attractive sharks. At the end of the book, Kate listed 12 fun facts about sharks. The last chapter concludes the whole book with a knowledge test. This test ensures your child to remember as much as possible about sharks. Each section features one or more full-color amazing pictures that look fabulous on the full color Kindle. Kate also writes about the smallest and biggest shark on the planet and recommends resources for further reading. In the book, there are also picture captions that provide more information to talk about with your child. Nevertheless, a child of any age can just look at the images and appreciate its beauty. Get this Kindle book at this exceptional price exclusive to the Amazon Store now. *** it is guaranteed that your child is going to love this book. ***

Celebrate and explore the diversity of Native American cultures in this superbly illustrated gift book.The North America ‘discovered’ by Christopher Columbus in 1492 was actually home to millions of people across the continent. Through lively, informative text and detailed reconstructions, find out how these different peoples adapted to their individual surroundings – how the Plains Indians depended on the great buffalo for food and raw materials, which tribes lived in dome-shaped wigwams and which tribes wore snowshoes in the winter.Complete with detailed maps, glossary, index, and a suggested reading section, this book is the perfect introduction to the fascinating and diverse cultures of the native Americans.