Books in Knowing Nature series

Describes functional structures built by such animals as the beaver, termite, and tailorbird.

The author of The Moves Make the Man discusses the five senses--seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching--and how animals are blessed with a variety of equipment to use the senses.

A close-up look at the timeless struggle between predator and prey discusses the delicate balance of the food chain, the dangers of human interference, and the special characteristics and talents of predators

This close look at the ageless struggle between predator and prey elucidates why animals develop their specialized defenses, and helps readers appreciate the delicate balance of the food chain and the dangers of human interference on the dynamics of the natural world.

Man is not the sole builder of functional structures on this earth--thousands of animal species are architects in their own right. And this book explores the importance of instinct and the development of specialized tools for animals building their particular structures.