Frank Carlson Library

Provides an overview of sharks, describing key characteristics of such species as the great white shark, blue shark, sand tiger shark, and whale shark.

Seeing a wolf stalking its prey would be almost impossible to witness up close. It wouldn't be safe to be so near such a deadly predator's jaws when it's on the hunt! But in this book, readers can see wolves, owls, and many more terrifying predators do what they do best-capture prey. Up-close, full-color photographs highlight the sharp teeth, long claws, and huge paws of some of the world's deadliest animals. Fact boxes include fascinating information...

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body -- from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.

"From the tiger, crocodile, and killer whale, to the praying mantis and snowy owl, get a close-up look at nature's greatest animals"--Page 4 of cover.

Clear pages help illustrate reptile anatomy and behavior.

Introduces the first flying animals, including pteranodon, harpagornis, and confuciusornis; provides maps of where fossils of the animals have been found; and compares the size of each to man.

Every planet in our solar system and some of the moons and other space objects have been visited by at least one probe and in the future, more probes and craft will visit these worlds in our endeavour to learn about space and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Some probes, such at the Verena 13 probe that landed on Venus, were designed to last just a few minutes. Others, such as the Voyager probes, are still sending data back to Earth from...

Introduces the animals of the Ice Ages, including the woolly mammoth, giant wombat, and cave bear; provides maps showing where fossils of each have been found; and compares the size of each to man.

Meet the animals that set world records! This fun look at a menagerie of fascinating creatures features bold, kid-pleasing graphics and easy-to-grasp comparisons. They're amazing! Discover the greatest record-breakers of the animal world-the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, these extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky. Kids will...