Sneed B. Collard

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

"Describes the work of Dr. Nalini Nadkarni and other scientists in tropical and temperate rain forest canopies"--Provided by publisher.

Focusing on the work of University of Montana professor Richard Hutto, this book tells the story of how dozens of species of birds use the burn areas of wildfires. At least 15 bird species prefer burned forests to all other habitats.

Reveals the animal life that lives in the deepest oceans and examines the technology that allows scientists to conduct research in areas characterized by trenches, vents, and seeps.

Presents an introduction to lizards, describing their different types, life cycle, habitats, eating habits, and the dangers they face from pollution of the environment and human behavior.

" A juvenile biography of Abraham Lincoln, our sixteenth president"--Provided by publisher.

Most iguanas in the Gal©Łpagos Islands live and eat on land, but one species does something no other iguana does anywhere in the world -- it launches itself into the sea and dives underwater to feed. Descended from a common ancestor and living within sight of one another, the author offers a theory how did land and marine iguanas develop such different appearances and lifestyles.