David Burnie
1) Plant
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A collection of full-color 3-D models, maps, fact boxes, and photographs that describe the world of plants including the germination of seeds, plant defenses, and uses of plants.
2) Insect
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English
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Takes you into the incredible world of insects, from winged wonders to poisonous bugs.
5) Bird
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English
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A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching.
"Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...
6) Tree
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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.
7) Flowers
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Describes the physical characteristics and life cycles of flowers and examines kinds of garden flowers, woodland flowers, desert flowers, and others.
8) Mammals
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Presents an illustrated overview of mammals, from deserts and rainforests to grasslands and frozen tundra, and explores their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.
12) Light
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A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
14) Life
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Explores the microscopic world of cells, examines how living things survive, and investigates the origins of life.
20) Birds
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A guide to identifying birds from around the world notes each species' physical characteristics, geographic location, marks of distinction, brooding behavior, and threatened species rating.