Books in Picture Library Series series

Photographs and text present the many kinds of international, modern fighting vessels, from battleships and cruisers to destroyers and minesweepers

Tells how elephants bathe, find food, raise their young, and are trained to work, describes elephant behavior, and explains why they may become an endangered species.

Describes how underwater machines explore the seabed and conduct experiments, check cables and pipelines, and perform rescue missions.

Introduces canoeing and kayaking, their competitions and recreational possibilities, and necessary safety precautions

Examines how helicopters are used in modern warfare to carry troops and supplies, serve as reconnaissance and fighter craft, hunt and destroy submarines, and attack enemy ships.

Examines various types of gerbils, describing their social, reproductive, and feeding habits and providing tips for their proper care

Examines guinea pigs around the world, describing their appearance, habitats, feeding and reproductive habits, and life cycles, and providing tips for their proper care

Discusses the different kinds of customized automobiles, including street rods, lowriders, show cars, kit cars, and custom vans and trucks

Explores the colorful world of automobile racing, including Formula one, sport car, drag, and rally racing

Discusses the different kinds of customized automobiles, including street rods, lowriders, show cars, kit cars, and custom vans and trucks

Discusses stunt riders, display teams, tricks, and safety measures for motorcycle stunt riding

Brief text explains how cranes lift and move heavy objects and how they are used in such places as construction sites, docks, factories, warehouses, and railroads.