This book provides an introduction to the bodies in our solar system. Young astronomers and explorers will learn to identify our nine planets and how to seek out the shapes in the sky that our ancestors saw thousands of years ago. This book includes information on which planets and constellations you can see with the naked eye or with binoculars, and which ones require telescopes. Statistics, illustrations and interesting facts are included in each section. What are shooting stars? How has the night sky changed over time? Which planet has the most moons? How did Orion get its name? How old is our sun? ..

This book explores the life of the grey wolf, which is also known as the Arctic or Timber wolf. The author reveals where wolves live, what a pack is, why wolves howl, how much they eat, when their puppies are born. Packed with funfacts, revealing photographs and colour illustrations, together with information on how to further explore the world of wolves via the Internet. ..

There are two kinds of eagles living in North America: bald eagles and golden eagles. This volume explores the lives of both. It covers: how many feathers an eagles has; the colour of a golden eagle's beak; where bald eagles build their aeries; when eaglets hatch; and more. Many mysteries of eagles are explained in the text and Fun Facts. There are accompanying illustrations and close-up photographs, as well as a list of related Internet sites. ..

An exploration of the world of the shark, covering the similarities and differences among the different species. It covers: why sharks have dorsal fins; where they live; how many teeth they have; when the pups are born; and more. Many mysteries of sharks are explained in the text and Fun Facts. There are accompanying illustrations and close-up photographs, as well as a list of related Internet sites. ..

-- Where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young and much more. BR -- Over 30 vivid, full color photos and illustration. BR -- Sidebar "Fun Facts, " an index and a list of Internet Sites. ..