Introduces creatures that produce their own light, including the flashlight fish, the firefly, and fungi. Includes a pull out glow in the dark poster of the luminous creatures of the sea

Examines how various animals, fish, birds, insects, and different plants protect themselves from danger.

"In simple language, explains how the ears work to help us hear. Describes how the parts of the ear take in light and how the nerves in the ear send messages to the brain to tell us what we hear"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and text describe some of the strange animals, insects, and plants found in nature, including the duck-billed platypus, the matamata turtle, and the baobab tree.

"In simple language, explains how the eyes work to help us see. Describes how the parts of the eye take in light and how the nerves in the eye send messages to the brain to tell us what we see"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore, create, and investigate with Ava and George--the Geo Detectives! Visit volcanoes, experience earthquakes, and find out WHY these remarkable natural events occur. Then get hands-on with experiments and projects at home"--Page [4] of cover.

Presents the life cycle of frogs, showing how they grow from eggs into tadpoles and finally into full-grown adults

"In simple language, explains the sense of touch and how the skin organ works to help humans feel things. Describes the parts of skin, such as glands and hair, and how nerves in the skin send messages of pain, temperature, and other touches to the brain"--