Authors:Norbert Rosing, Elizabeth Carney,
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books
Keywords: face, animals, polar, bears
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2009-09-08
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 1426305486
ISBN-13: 9781426305481

You’re bundled against the Arctic chill. You’re loaded with equipment. And that big white bear who’s just slashed your tires has a toothache. Where is that helicopter? Norbert Rosing leads young readers into the wintry world of the dangerous polar bear, who has good reason to be angry at man’s intrusions. Let this National Geographic expert show you the bears’ playful side; learn how they make nests for hibernation, why their coats are so white, and how you can help to protect their environment from the effects of global warming.

Authors:Flip Nicklin, Linda Nickli,
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Book
Keywords: face, animals, whales
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2008-05-13
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1426302444
ISBN-13: 9781426302442

You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into the dark realm of the Earth’s largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping one day to understand their language. Their music is a rare glimpse of this majestic mammal’s unknown world. Photographer Flip Nicklin brings you face to face with whales as they communicate, nurse their young, and surface dramatically for air. Meet these intelligent, social creatures in their natural habitat; learn of the different kinds of whales, from humpbacks to belugas; discover how we can

Authors:David Doubilet, Jennifer Hayes,
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books
Keywords: face, animals, sharks
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2009-02-10
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1426304048
ISBN-13: 9781426304040

It is man’s greatest fear—being eaten alive. And diving down here in the depths, the streamlined shark holds every advantage. How close do you want to get?Acclaimed underwater photographer David Doubilet takes you deep into their dangerous realm. Yet he points out that it is we who are the killers! Our fear and ignorance puts this diverse family of fish in great danger. Let David teach you about sharks’ complex nature, and about how you can help to save the shark.

Authors:Chris Johns, Elizabeth Carney,
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books
Keywords: face, animals, cheetahs
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2008-10-14
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1426303238
ISBN-13: 9781426303234

Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic magazine, brings you face to face with a family of cheetahs. The story begins in Okavango Delta in Botswana—as the cheetah mother hunts her prey and the photographer tracks the elusive cat. After watching the family for four months, he is rewarded when a cheetah cub comes up and actually licks his hand—one of the most profound moments of his life. But the encounter brings a responsibility: to help save these endangered creatures and protect their habitat from one of their biggest threats, man. As Africa’s most endangered cat, the cheetah

Author: Dereck Joubert
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books
Keywords: face, animals, elephants
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2008-10-14
List price: $16.95
ISBN-10: 1426303254
ISBN-13: 9781426303258

You’re in the Land Rover, observing elephants from a safe, respectful distance. It’s a hot, hot day in the African bush, and the windows are down. But what’s this? Suddenly, you’ve got company! An elephant trunk is nosing around in your luggage for some water. Nothing new to Beverly and Dereck Joubert, the wildlife writers and filmmakers who get up close and personal with elephants of all sizes, experience their complex social structure, and witness first-hand their deepest emotions. Through Beverly’s stunning photographs and Dereck’s engaging narration, readers can follow the plig

Author: Mark Moffett
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books
Keywords: face, animals, frogs
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2010-03-09
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 1426306261
ISBN-13: 9781426306266

You’re two inches away from a poison dart frog. You’re lying on the rain forest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any accidental contact with your skin could mean death!Let Mark Moffett give you the expert view on our amphibian friends, from metamorphosis to diet, from habitat to distinctive features; and learn why we urgently need to foster a healthier planet for these sensitive creatures.

Author: Darlyne Murawski
Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books
Keywords: face, animals, caterpillars
Number of Pages: 32
Published: 2009-05-12
List price: $6.95
ISBN-10: 1426304730
ISBN-13: 9781426304736