A comprehensive, richly illustrated introduction to the fascinating natural history of the horse, from prehistory to the present. There are countless books about keeping and riding horses. The Horse is different: it looks not only at the natural history of the horse in the context of its use by humans, but also at its own, independent story, describing the way horses live, think, and behave both alongside people and on their own. Beautifully designed...

Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.

The Princess in Black and her faithful pony Blacky are called upon to rescue Duff and his goats from an invasion of cute, seemingly harmless bunnies from Monster Land.

Naomi Rosenblum's classic history of photography traces the evolution of this young art form chronologically and thematically. Exploring the diverse roles that photography has played in the communication of ideas, Rosenblum devotes special attention to topics such as portraiture, documentation, advertising, and photojournalism, and to the camera as a means of personal artistic expression. Her text is illustrated with nearly nine hundred images by...

Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.

The ultimate reference for all forms of knitting--great for beginners and experienced knitters, too. You will turn to this guide again and again for answers to all of your knitting questions. With 15 new projects and 20 additional stitch patterns, this revised and updated edition is value-packed with information and instructions to help you improve your knitting skills. Essential tools and all the techniques, from cast-on to bind-off to perfect finishing,...

Describes the different types of vegetables and explains where they come from and how they end up in the grocery store.

"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...

Consists of photographs made by A.J. Russell in 1868 and 1869 and now in the collection of the Oakland (Calif.) Museum, with introductory, explanatory, and connecting text.

Ever wondered how dangerous bats really are to humans? Or whether vampire bats actually drink blood? Or how a mother bat recognizes her baby out of thousands of other roosting pups? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about bats.