Clare Hibbert

Orangutans are threatened by the loss of their rainforest habitats and their popularity among illegal pet traders. These things leave many orangutans orphaned. However, there are many organizations that have created centers to help these orphaned animals. Readers explore different careers available for those who want to help orangutans, and they also learn amazing facts about these playful animals. Fact boxes and vibrant photographs hold readers'...

Pandas are at risk because their habitats are quickly disappearing. The bamboo they need to eat is cleared to make room for new roads and buildings in China. However, there are small areas of the country called reserves that have centers devoted to caring for pandas and increasing the panda population. Through colorful photos and enlightening text, readers explore these centers and discover the hardworking people who are striving to protect pandas....

Imagine a sea scorpion weighing more than 800 pounds and over 8 feet in length. It's terrifying-but also really cool! What happened to such a creature? And what arthropods descended from it? In this detailed book, readers investigate the prehistoric insects, bugs, and invertebrates that either died out or in part gave rise to life on Earth today. Bug lovers and geology enthusiasts alike can enjoy the many creatures included in this illustrated volume,...

Most readers are familiar with small lizards they see at the zoo and the fluffy pet mammals they may keep, from dogs to bunnies. But in prehistoric times, some reptiles and mammals were enormous, terrifying creatures! In this volume, readers can discover reptiles, mammals, sea creatures, and birds of the prehistoric era they may have never heard of. Fascinating details accompany illustrations of what each creature was likely to look like, and what...

Nothing is more lovely than a garden of flowers on a sunny spring day. But daisies, roses, and petunias weren't cultivated in the prehistoric era like they are today! In fact, the flora of the time would have been entirely different from what kids are used to seeing today. This book introduces some of the interesting plants found on Earth millions of years ago, including where they lived, what they looked like, and how they were discovered by scientists....

Step into a world of heroes, monsters and death-defying deeds! This book collects together rip-roaring adventure stories and larger-than-life myths from Native America. You'll discover: • How the thunderbirds went to war against the wicked water monster, Unktehi • How the bird-winged bully, Man-Eagle, met his fiery end • How sneaky Great Rabbit outwitted Wildcat and escaped the cooking pot • And much more! Perfect for all young history...

Calling all science explorers! Have you ever wondered what's inside your bones, how your eyes work, or why we have fingernails? Inside this book you will find everything you need to know about one of nature's most incredible creations: your body! So have your stethoscope at the ready...and get set for an incredible journey into the human body! ABOUT THE SERIES: Discovery Pack is a science reference series for kids, focusing on a variety of exciting...

What would you do if you were being chased by a PACK OF VELOCIRAPTORS... or found yourself face-to-face with a RAVENOUS TYRANNOSAUR? This exciting, fact-packed guide contains everything you need to know about dinosaurs. It will also show you how to survive extreme encounters with these prehistoric predators! If you're planning a trip into the Jurassic jungle... don't leave home without this book!

Few people stop to consider they're not alone in their body. It's thought that the human body contains 10 times more bacteria than cells, in fact! Luckily, many of these microorganisms are harmless to us-and some are even very helpful. This fascinating look at nature's smallest life-forms is a high-interest introduction to the world of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. More astonishing than the data and facts are the amazingly up-close photographs...

"Describes the features, life, and habits of cats in contrast to human life"--