Browse all books

Books in Explorer, Ladybird series

  • Beyond the Night Sky

    Chris Oxlade, Robin Kerrod

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, May 1, 1996)
    Covers the sun and stars, constellations, galaxies, the planets, the Moon, asteroids, meteors, comets, and space exploration
    P
  • Volcanoes and Earthquakes

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, June 1, 1996)
    Explains what causes volcanoes and earthquakes, describes how scientists are studying volcanoes, and looks at famous earthquakes from the past
    T
  • Planets

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, April 1, 1997)
    Looks at each of the planets in the solar system and describes the birth of a star, asteroids, meteorites, and comets
    L
  • Whales and Dolphins

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, April 1, 1997)
    Explores the worlds of dolphins and whales, discussing the different types of whales, how they communicate, how they function in their environment, and the dangers they face from humans.
    N
  • Birds

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Looks at the anatomy and behavior of birds with different kinds of diets, and describes nesting, migration, how birds become endangered, and related topics
    Y
  • Rocks and Minerals

    Unauthored, Dougal Dixon

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, April 1, 1997)
    Demonstrates how the different types of rock had their origins, and introduces rocks in space, the various uses of rocks, fossils, crystals, and jewels
    U
  • Ocean

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Oct. 1, 1996)
    Explains how currents, waves, and tides occur, and explores a variety of life forms in the ocean
    P
  • Sharks

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, June 1, 1996)
    Describes the characteristics and behavior of sharks and looks at a variety of shark species
    W
  • Human Body

    Nick Graham, Richard Walker

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, May 1, 1996)
    Covers bones, muscles, the digestive system, lungs, heart, brain, eyes, and reproductive system and their functions
    Z
  • Native Americans

    Fiona Macdonald, Patrick W. Tafoya

    Hardcover (Dutton, Nov. 1, 1997)
    An interactive book with see-through pages, pullouts, and flaps tells the story of the lifestyles, customs, and history of the Native American people.
    X
  • Rainforests

    Unauthored

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Nov. 1, 1997)
    Describes the rainforest, including the tree canopy, the water cycle, and various creatures
    Q
  • Big Ocean Creatures

    Mary Gribbin, Peter Bull

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Provides an introduction to the biggest creatures found in the ocean, including the blue whale, manta ray, giant clam, and lion's mane jellyfish
    L