This is a basic illustrated guide to whale watching opportunities around the world covering all of the different cetacean species, including dolphins and porpoises. Before getting to discussion of ind
"Discusses rats' features, their behavior and lifestyle, their historical interaction with humans, and their place in modern culture"--Provided by publisher.
"Discusses rats' features, their behavior and lifestyle, their historical interaction with humans, and their place in modern culture"--Provided by publisher.
This concise and practical guide takes students step-by-step through the writing process, and covers core aspects of academic writing, from understanding the task and researching the topic through to
The sardine is a paradoxical fish. Seemingly insignificant, it has made fortunes for some, and, when stocks have collapsed, caused hardship for many, its status shifting from utilitarian food to gourm
What causes a hurricane to form? Can animals sense an impending earthquake? Explore the dangerous and destructive side of nature — the awesome powers of tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfire, volc
What causes a hurricane to form? Can animals sense an impending earthquake? Explore the dangerous and destructive side of nature — the awesome powers of tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfire, volc
The oceans are teeming with life of all kinds. Changing sea levels, plate tectonics, chemical cycling, sedimentation, and the atmosphere greatly impact these habitats. The ocean's currents and sea le
Taiga is a biome of the Northern Hemisphere, between tundra to the north and broad-leaved forest and temperate grassland to the south. Taiga includes dense forest, open forest, and jigsaw puzzles of
Looking at biomes helps us understand the connections between our Earth's climate and the plants and animals that live in each biome. Biome Atlases explore key issues, such as threats to biomes, alon
Bringing together the best of the DK Guides series, Everything on Earth is an absorbing survey of our planet and its wildlife, with an emphasis on the extreme-from hurricanes to coral reefs, glaciers
