Books in Watching Nature series

Introduces these aquatic mammals by describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, relations with humans, and threats to their survival

Provides information on butterflies and moths, including their anatomy, life cycles, behavior, and habitat

Snakes are often hated, sometimes loved, but rarely understood. This exciting and comprehensive guide offers an amazing insight into their strange world.

Explores the characteristics and the history of the salamander, from the Middle Ages when people thought they were magical creatures composed of fire, to the modern era in which scientists study their ability to regrow severed limbs.

5 focus spreads cover all aspects of big cat life and behavior.

This comprehensive guide offes an amazing insight into the exciting lives of these mysterious mammals. Learn how to tell the difference between whales and dolphins. Discover what they eat. 24 information spreads cover all aspects of whale life and behavior.

In-depth coverage of every aspect of the crocodilian's natural history.

Birds of prey are among the most powerful and majestic predators on Earth. Find out about their amazing eyesight, how hawks hunt their prey and how some vultures ingeniously use tools in their quest for food.

Photograhs and text observe the behavior of a family of mice living in a basement, comparing their habits to those of outdoor mice. Includes information on the care of pet mice

Investigates the lives and lifestyles of the ocean's most extraordinary predators and powerful swimmers. Discover how hammerheads detect and track their prey and how the weird-looking wobbergong become invisible.

In-depth coverage of every aspect of the crocodilian's natural history.

Close-up photographs introduce young readers to gorillas living in the African rainforest and the text explains why these shy, peaceful animals are threatened with extinction and what steps are being taken to save them.