Christina Wilsdon – författare

The most complete and comprehensive ocean encyclopedia ever!Love the ocean? Then this book is for you!Inside you’ll discover the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, from tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs.Learn how waves form, discover underwater mountains, and get tips on how you can protect the ocean.Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Dive in and discover everything you want to know about this world of water.It's the perfect fun-filled reference book for use at school or home.

The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on reptiles, designed just for kids. Crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on planet Earth, it is sure to be their coveted, #1 reference. Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.

Take a deep breath and dive right into this jam-packed reference book, which covers everything from tsunamis and sea turtles to riptides and reefs!Learn all about the creatures, science, and ecology of our oceans, which cover more of the planet than all the continents and are just as important! Travel through all parts of the ocean to learn how it affects of our world, including storms and climate. Amazing facts, photos, illustrations, and diagrams are found throughout this book, along with conservation tips, weird-but-true facts, and a mini ocean atlas. Challenges to the health of our ocean and its creatures are also presented along with what people are doing to keep it pristine for generations to come.

The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on predators, teeming with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful images of the fiercest, fastest, most amazing predators on planet Earth.Welcome to the amazing world of creatures who prey on others for their survival: From high-profile sharks, lions, tigers, and bears to the tiniest ants, mites, and spiders. Every animal in this book is ferocious, fierce, and fantastic in its own way! With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia features profiles accompanied by Did You Know details, and fast facts (including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat), as well as thematic spreads covering topics from predatory techniques to defenses and communication, and much more. Fans of Ultimate Dinopedia, Ultimate Bugopedia, and Ultimate Reptileopedia in the same series, will want to find a place for Ultimate Predatorpedia on their bookshelves.

What animal can leap the length of a school bus? What animal has a pouch to carry its young? A kangaroo, of course! This book introduces readers to one of the world’s most interesting animals. Students will explore the world of kangaroos and find out what they eat, where they live, and how they survive in their natural habitat. They''ll learn what is being done to protect smaller kangaroos from becoming extinct.

On land, seals seem like clumsy animals. In the water, however, they are amazing acrobats! They can stay underwater for up to 20 minutes as they zip along at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. They can dive deep, too—some can dive close to a mile down! Readers will learn all about how these fascinating creatures survive in water as well as on land. They’ll also read about laws passed to keep seals safe from hunters.

Sheep live all over the world. Some can be found on farms around the corner, while others live in deserts or on mountains halfway around the world. Many people just think of the farmer’s sheep, but there are many wild sheep as well. Readers will learn about our farm-based sheep that help us produce wool, milk, and meat. They’ll also take a look at sheep of the wild, learning about their habitats and how they survive.

Gray wolves are both beautiful creatures and relentless hunters. They are well known for their deadly stare, their lonesome howl, and a powerful appetite for meat. This book presents an up-close look at the lives of wolves, including how they lovingly care for their young and how they work together while hunting for food. Readers will also learn why it is important to protect wolves from human interference.

Quick on their feet and listening for every sound, deer are some of the most common animals in North America. Chances are, you’ve probably seen one living in the wild. Find out all about these cunning creatures—where they live, how they avoid danger, and why some have antlers.

Even though a hippopotamus might look silly, meeting one in the wild is no laughing matter. Hippos are fierce and powerful creatures who are quick to protect themselves. Learn all about these giant animals—what they eat, why they spend so much time in the water, and how they raise their young.

So you think pigs are sloppy? You may be surprised to know they are actually very clean. Pigs are also as intelligent as dogs or cats. Find out how they raise their young, what toys they like to play with, and why they spend so much time in the mud.

From the sea to the desert, turtles can be found in almost every part of the world. Each type of turtle has its own incredible features. Find out what they eat, where they lay their eggs, and how they use their shells to hide from predators.

Baboons are a lot like people in many ways—from the loving way they raise their young to the strong bonds between family members. Young baboons even like to play like human children. This book looks at the many ways these peaceful creatures survive in the wild. Students will learn all about how baboons were honored by ancient Egyptians, and about how people can work to protect them and their natural habitats.

The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on reptiles, designed just for kids. Crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on planet Earth, it is sure to be their coveted, #1 reference. Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.