National Geographic Society (U.S.)

Presents factual information and detailed maps about the land and people of each continent of the world.

Seeing is believing. But what if you simply can't believe your eyes? Dive into another dimension and experience the eye-boggling and brain-twisting extremes of these awesome optical illusions. This mind-bending collection of visual puzzles will amaze your friends, mystify your family and even blow your own mind!

Uses clear and informed text to tell readers what scientists know and what they are still guessing about a collection of odd-looking monsters, including how experts think these dinosaurs used their individual, bizarre characteristics.

Describes the unique physical characteristics, food habits, and parenting behavior of snow leopards.

"Information and pictures of cats for young children"-- Provided by publisher.

Collects three stories of talented animals, including Norman, a Briard who knows how to ride a scooter and a bike.

What kinds of interesting critters live amongst the forest trees?

Describes the characteristics of butterflies, including their colors, how they ward off predators, their food habits, and how caterpillars become butterflies.

Discusses the facts, habits and behaviors of giraffes. Beginning readers will get information about giraffes, including their diet, life cycle, physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat.

"Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"-- Provided by publisher.