Brief descriptions of over 100 varieties of snakes.

Contains facts and illustrations about dangerous animals arranged alphabetically.

Recounts the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition which explored the western half of America, examining the native societies the two men encounted and the effect of their discoveries.

Introduction to animals with scaly skin, including fish, snakes, and chameleons.

Presents a general introduction to reptiles and amphibians, cold-blooded animals whose bodies do not produce heat, and features an alphabetical listing that provides brief descriptions and illustrations of various species of crocodiles and alligators, snakes, lizards, turtles and tortoises, frogs and toads, and newts and salamanders.

"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant. Compares the army ant to other ants and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes the life of a honeybee by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the honeybees care for their hive, work together, and collect nectar to make honey. Compares the honeybee to other bees and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the background, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance of Christopher Columbus.

"Describes the life of a flea by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how fleas carry diseases, passing sicknesses as they jump to new hosts. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.