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Exploring the World of Hummingbirds
There's no greater thrill than spotting one of these tiny birds when on holiday, and young readers will be fascinated by how this avian machine works. Hummingbirds are the smallest …
Exploring the World of Owls
The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But there are roughly 200 owl species worldwide. These birds of prey display noticeable …
Exploring the World of Elephants
The ancestors of the elephant once roamed across much of the planet, but today, only two species survive: the African elephant and the Asian elephant. In this colourful …
Exploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles
Silently suspended in water, with only their eyes, nostrils and ears breaking the surface, these members of the crocodilian family play a terrifying sit-and-wait game with their …
Exploring the World of Foxes
Firefly Books is pleased to present an exciting new nature series produced especially for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild animals they find especially …
Exploring the World of Bees
We watch bees buzzing from plant to plant in our gardens, yet apart from worrying about being stung, many of us don't give them another thought. But who are these flying insects, …
Exploring the World of Whales
With sturdy, streamlined bodies, outfitted with insulating blubber, flippers, tail flukes and fins, whales - all known as cetaceans - are built for life in the water. In 'Exploring …
Exploring the World of Alligators and Crocodiles
Silently suspended in water, with only their eyes, nostrils and ears breaking the surface, these members of the crocodilian family play a terrifying sit-and-wait game with their …
Wild California
Sprawled along a generous portion of the U.S.A.'s West Coast, the state of California is a storied magnet for sun lovers and surfers, for the ambitious, the enterprising and the …
Exploring the World of Cougars
Powerful, sleek and designed to hunt and kill other animals, the cougar is a cat, right down to its remarkable sense of balance, retractable claws and single-minded approach to …
Exploring the World of Seals and Walruses
The lifestyle of the seals that entertain at marine parks has little to do with how seals, sea lions and walruses actually survive in the wild. Exploring the World of Seals and …
Exploring the World of Wolves
The largest wild member of the dog family, the grey wolf stalks much larger mammals, such as the elk, caribou and moose. How does it succeed? Built to run, the long-legged wolf on …