Books published by publisher Whittet Books Ltd

Have you ever kept tadpoles and watched them grow into frogs or toads? It's fascinating to see how they absorb their tail and grow legs. This book is full of amazing information about how this happens and much, much more. It introduces you to frogs that hide so cleverly from their predators that they look like bird droppings. You'll meet the world's largest frog (it's as big as a human baby!) and a frog that's only the size of your fingernail. Learn how to make different frog calls, and find out how to keep a Gokiath frog in your bathroom!

Have you ever touched a snake? Do you think a snake's skin would feel cold and slimy? In fact, snake skin is smooth and dry. Although many people are scared of snakes, only a few species are really dangerous. We are much more harmful to snakes than they are to us. The huge variety of snakes that populate the world live in almost every type of climate, with some preferring to live on land and others in the water. This book shows you how snakes live and move and shed their skins; how they catch their prey (there's a graphic picture of an African python eating an impala); and how they defend themselves against predators. It also has an actual size picture of the head of the longest snake in the world and gives hints on how to keep an anaconda in your bathtub!

Owls are a hoot! Whether they're hunting in the forest or hiding in a prairie burrow, these birds are full of tricks. Did you know that burrowing owlets can imitate rattlesnakes to scare away their enemies? Or that saw-whet owls can throw their voices from tree to tree, like ventriloquists? From hoots to spooks, Diane Swanson reveals the mischievous world of owls in the wild. Includes a table of contents, index, sidebars, and full of extraordinary photography throughout.

For as long as there have been cars, people have wanted to race them. Motor racing takes many forms, from children's go-karts to souped-up family cars and racing trucks, to the exciting world of Formula 1 racing. The name 'Ferrari' make people think of the famous original red racer, but what do the latest Ferraris look like? Do they come in colors other than red? The thrill and action for racing is captured in the detailed pictures in this book, such as a close-up view of a racing car cockpit and engine. Other spreads show how to modify the family car so you can race it on a track, what happens at a pit stop, new safety features for tracks and drivers and much, much more. And what about the problems you'd face if you took your Formula 1 racing car to the supermarket.

Have you ever wondered how scary it must have been flying in the flimsy planes built at the beginning of the twentieth century? Plane trips are quite common today, but in days gone by this form of travel was unbelievable. Unlocking the secrets of flight was a lifelong goal of pioneers such as the Wright Brothers, and modern day explorers break new boundaries in the space shuttle. This book shows you the old and the new: from the inventions of George Cayley and Lawrence Hargrave and the first hot air balloons to the planes used in both world wars to stealth fighter and trips beyond Earth. And it even provides handy hints for those of you who want to keep a Harrier jump jet in your family garage!

As expansive as Canada itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.02 As expansive as America itself, this outstanding series captures outstanding views of panoramic landscapes, brilliant city skylines, and picturesque communities -- 96 pages and 70 stunning images by internationally renowned photographers, plus descriptive captions.

More Children's Arts and Crafts gathers together the most educational, effective and - supremely important - the most enjoyable activities, all designed to exercise busy fingers and stretch fertile minds. There's hours and hours of fun with ideas for printing, painting, dyeing, construction and collage, weaving and stitching, and none of it will cost a fortune. Indeed, just a little time spent looking around the home will reveal almost all the essential ingredients to entertain children in creative play. Presented with clear, concise and colourful instructions, More Children's Arts and Crafts will be an invaluable resource book for parents and grandparents, as well as all teachers of pre-schoolers and infants in classes.

Have you ever accidentally walked into a spider's web and felt the sticky strands on your skin? Did you stop to wonder how so small a creature could spin such a strong and intricate home? Did you know there are over 35,000 species of spider, and many of these have been around since before the dinosaurs! Only a small number of spiders are harmful to humans, so why are people so afraid of them? In this book you'll find out how a spider builds a web, how spiders shed their skin, how they catch food and all about an unusual soccer goalie!