David Burnie

Introduces the life cycle of a tree, describes its parts, and explores legends and myths about trees.

Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, the creatures that live in trees, and other aspects.

A photo essay introduces the world of plants, including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.

The book describes seashore wildlife and tells what makes one piece of coastline very different from another.

A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.

"Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets...

Describes how dinosaurs evolved, how they lived, and the theories behind their mass extinction, and spotlights dinosaur species, their reproductive habits, and how dinosaur fossils were formed.

The second in the Reader's Digest Science series, How Nature Works is designed to open up the world of natural history to children and adults with a practical, hands-on approach to nature that involves the reader in doing experiments in order to learn. All the experiments and demonstrations have been carefully planned and photographed "live" using over 700 full-color photographs. Publication date: September 1st.

An illustrated guide to the world's many groups of plants and animals.