Nicola Davies

Introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out such characteristics as the small size of the dwarf lantern shark and the physical characteristics and behavior that makes sharks killing machines.

An illustrated treasury of poems reflects the experiences of children as they encounter nature for the first time.

Describes how the planet consists of millions of species of plants, birds, animals, and microbes, and how humans have an impact on these species' habitats through such acts as pollution and deforestation.

Looks at all the different microbes that inhabit the Earth and examines the varied jobs they do.