Books in Nature Company Discoveries Libraries series

Describes life in ancient Egypt, and looks at mummies, the pyramids, temples, family life, clothing, education, festivals, trade, and warfare

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of different types of insects and spiders

Describes physical characteristics and behavior of reptiles including turtles, crocodiles, lizards, snakes, and other slimy creatures

Explains the theory of continental drift, describes how this movement causes earthquakes and volcanoes, and discusses famous eruptions and earthquakes of the past

Looks at the development of important inventions related to everyday life, transportation, communications, power, warfare, and medicine, and includes timelines

Explores the world of plants, where and how they live, and their relationships with animals.

A first look at the world of dinosaurs discusses these prehistoric reptiles, describing who they were, how they lived, and what happened to them, in a volume featuring curiosity boxes, numerous illustrations, and fold-out panels.

Young readers explore the wonderful world of animal flight in a brightly illustrated study of birds, butterflies, flying fish, leaping reptiles, and gliding mammals that comes complete with fold-out panels and curiosity boxes.

Traces the origins and discusses the main features of major sports, most of which are played internationally

Explores the colorful world of animal babies, introducing children to young animals who are hatched from eggs, carried in pouches, born singly, or born in groups, in an interactive guide complete with fold-out panels and curiosity boxes.

An illustrated introduction to some of the animal kingdom's more fantastic members

Text and drawings explain the workings of certain everyday items including bicycles, traffic lights, and computers