Which animal is called Black Death? Did you know one of the most dangerous animals eats only grass and plants? Some animals kill by biting and fighting, others are deadly to touch!

Animals rely on their sense of hearing to locate predators, find food, and sense danger. This book explores a variety of animal ears and describes how they work and how they help animals hear. From the super-sharp hearing of an owl to grasshoppers that hear through their legs, this book is full of fascinating facts that capture the reader's attention while providing scientific information and offering an opportunity to compare animal hearing to the...

An animal's eyes provide it with information about its encounters with other animals and its habitat. This book is filled with important and exciting facts about how animals see, such as deer, eagles, dragonflies, cats, and squids. It includes how animal eyes are constructed, how they work in different environments, and how different animals use sight to stay safe, find food, and experience the world around them. Comparisons between animal eyesight...

Henry Fleming is a youth who dreams of glory as a Union Army soldier during the Civil War. In the middle of his first battle, Henry runs from the fighting in terror. He brgiins to grow up when he has to face his fellow soldiers, some of whom are wounded and dying.

Introduces the sport of orienteering, in which competitors use compasses and maps to navigate a racecourse, usually through the woods, trying to find the best route and finish in the fastest time.

Red Foxes are easy to spot, with their brightly colored fur and big bushy tails! Learn all about these mammals and how they raise their families in many different habitats.

Introduces mammals, life cycles, etc. including internet connections and related readings.

This book provides an introduction to the telescope, including the history of its invention, how telescopes work, and information on different types of telescopes today.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a biography of the English explorer and sea captain who explored three North American waterways later named for him - the Hudson River, Hudson Bay, and Hudson Strait.