Venture behind the scenes to uncover the secrets of the amazing animals and army of staff that make up these awesome attractions and vital conservation centers. Find out what keeps zookeepers busy as they care for hundreds of different animals, from mini meerkats to enormous elephants. Learn how they create the perfect habitats, moreish meals, and fun enrichment activities to keep their animals healthy and happy. Marvel at how courageous zookeepers...

Presents profiles of more than one hundred and thirty of the world's cat breeds, with information on the characteristics, origins, and behaviors of each type of cat, and includes expert advice on cat care, training, and behavioral problems.

¿Debe ser derrocado un gobernante injusto? ¿Es la democracia la mejor forma de gobierno? ¿Puede ser justa una guerra? A lo largo de la historia, estas y otras preguntas acerca de cuál es el mejor modo de gobernarnos han suscitado respuestas de grandes pensadores que hoy siguen dando forma al mundo.

Profiles the worlds largest, strongest, and loudest insects, providing statistics and facts on each, from the honeypot ants of Australia and hornet moth of Europe to the golden chafer of Central America and the orchid mantid of Southeast Asia.--

Junto al río viven unos mansos dinosaurios herbívoros. Pero ¿qué sucederá cuando aparezca un feroz dinosaurio carnivoro? Gentle, plant-eating dinosaurs live by the river. But what will happen when a fierce, meat-eating dinosaur comes by?

"Adam shows how small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple hard landscaping projects can help transform your garden. Taking an artisan's approach to his own garden, Adam emphasizes how you too can find inspiration and turn it into a garden feature, how to personalize your ideas--using what you already have--and upcycling. There's something to suit everyone's taste, space, and budget"--

Bienvenidos al mundo natural! Esplora los secretos de la naturaleza. DESCUBRE...por qué los colores vivos atraen a los insectos. ...cómo los pétalos de esta flor se despliegan en espiral. ...cómo las abejas recogen polen al tocar los estambres. ...cómo los nectarios de la base de la flor producen néctar. This visual reference for kids explores the natural world in detail and allows young readers to see nature as they never have before, through...

Written in plain English, The Chemistry Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 95 key ideas. Step-by-step flowcharts unpick complex theories, diagrams demystify chemical processes, illuminating quotes make the ideas and discoveries memorable, and witty illustrations enhance and play with our understanding of the science. Whether you're new to the subject, an avid student of chemistry, or simply intrigued about the diverse applications...

With an extensive catalog at its heart, "Prehistoric Life" profiles hundreds of fascinating species in incredible detail; features breathtaking, state-of-the-art images; explores the concept of geological time; and explains the classification of species and how the evidence for their evolution is preserved and can be deciphered.