Michael Bright

Describes the greenhouse effect, the gases that cause it, how it affects the environment, ways to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, and alternative, cleaner sources of energy.

Describes the water cycle, following the journey of a raindrop from source to resource, and exploring how water is used in the home and in industry and why it is important to conserve water.

"Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of growing, using, and delivering food--one of the most vital resources to humans--have developed and changed throughout time. Find out about the history of food production and present-day methods of farming. Learn about food delivery, the processes used to...

Take a trip around the world to discover the busy animals active during the day, and the magical creatures that come out at night in twelve unique habitats in this extensive exploration of the natural world. This book's fun flip-book format gives readers two books in one. Beginning with the daytime, children can explore the biodiversity of a huge range of landscapes. Readers can then flip the book and arrive at extraordinary night-time scenes where...

Provides short descriptions and illustrations of various creatures from prehistoric times, including fish, dinosaurs, mammals, and birds.

Discusses past and present treatment of the endangered polar bear and examines current efforts to protect it in its natural habitat.

Describes the characteristics of humpback whales, their feeding habits, migration routes, and vulnerability to hunters. Also discusses efforts, by such groups as Greenpeace, to preserve them as a species.

Briefly describes creatures from ocean, coastal, and island habitats that are extinct or currently endangered, such as the blue whale, monk seal, and dodo.

Describes the migratory habits of a variety of marine mammals, fish, and shorebirds, explaining how and why they make their long journeys.