Books with title Insects: A Portrait of the Animal World

Insects are a class of invertebrate animals on the edge of arthropods, characterized by presenting a pair of antennae, three pairs of legs and two pairs of wings. Insects comprise the most diverse group of animals on earth, they can be found in almost every environment on the planet, potentially representing more than 90% of the planet's life forms. There are an estimated 200 million insects for every human being. This book takes you by the hand through the wonderful world of insects in a quick, enjoyable and fun way without the need to be a specialist in the field.

Of all the animals on Earth, LIONS are one of the most intriguing. Recognized as a symbol of strength by the peoples of many cultures for thousands of years, their place in nature is no less striking. As a fierce and powerful predator, the lion is one of the dominate animals of the African savannas and great plains. It is distinguished by its strong body, cooperative hunting skills, ferocious attack, and mighty roar. As the only social animals in the cat family, lions are known for their preference for living in close family groups called prides. Held together by bonds of mutual trust, pride members become killing teams that fully cooperate in the tracking, stalking, and taking of prey. Entertaining and informative, LIONS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

TIGERS are one of the most beautiful and mysterious creatures on Earth. Their name alone evokes a sense of strength, danger, and savagery. Through many centuries, humans have been fascinated by themthe largest of the great cats. Once roaming freely throughout Asia and into Africa, the worlds population of wild tigers has declined to only slightly more than 5,000 due to the enormous destruction of wild places over the past hundred years. Watch and learn as the tiger stalks, chases, and attacks its prey. Gentler moments, such as the playful antics of young cubs under the watchful protection of their mothers, are also included. Entertaining and informative, TIGERS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

BIG CATS is a lively account of the most remarkable and fascinating of land predators, the worlds hunting cats. With their retractable claws, gaping jaws filled with fearsome teeth, alert reflexes, and muscular limbs, big cats are formidable predators as well as familiar and beautiful mammals. As successful predators on the plains or in the mountains and jungles of the world, big cats play an important role in maintaining the overall health of prey animal populations. Discover the ferocious jungle tiger, a feared and often misunderstood man-eater; the ever-popular lion, the king of beasts and the pride of the African grasslands; the elegant and agile cheetah, the worlds fastest land mammal; the stealthy, forest-dwelling mountain lion; and other cats, such as the leopard, the lynx, and the bobcat. Entertaining and informative, BIG CATS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.