Oxford Scientific FilmsText and photographs depict the lives of snakes in their natural settings, showing how they feed, defend themselves, and breed.First published February 1, 1990

Uli von KapffIn a single decade, between 1818 and 1828, Shaka transformed a modest chieftaincy into one of the most powerful kingdoms in southern Africa. His empire, whose heartland lay...

Jean Craighead George It's people versus owls in this laugh-out-loud story about one family's love for a special little owl, from bestselling nature writer and Newbery Medal winner Jean Craighead...

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Sainsbury's Reading ScheneHunter or hunted? For how much longer will these magnificent beasts prowl the planet? These stories will touch your heart.Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate...

Robyn DavidonNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURERobyn Davidson's opens the memoir of her perilous journey across 1,700 miles of hostile Australian desert to the sea with only four camels and a...

Author: John Muir In the late 1800s, John Muir made several trips to the pristine, relatively unexplored territory of Alaska, irresistibly drawn to its awe-inspiring glaciers and its wild menagerie...

Broughton Coburn Foreword by Mingma Norbu Sherpa Released in paperback just in time for the 50th anniversary of Hillary's history-making climb, this exciting photobiography celebrates the extraordinary life of the...

Jeremy StrongThis title includes three stories: Fox on the Roof is about a family of foxes living in the school loft; Dogs Are Different concerns an Alsatian given to Martin...

Scientific AmericanDrawn from the pages of Scientific American and collected here for the first time, this work contains updated and condensed information, made accessible to a general popular science audience,...

Ruth ThomasCaptioned illustrations and diagrams explain how farm animals behave and a chart to identify common breeds of farm animals is included.Published by E.D.C. Publishing 1978

Katie DaynesA colourful 16 page guide with over 60 flaps to lift to discover answers to questions young children might ask about dinosaurs. Provides simple and friendly answers to questions...