This fascinating first volume in a short series provides a unique insight into the world of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, and is aimed at the general reader. It highlights more than 100 of the most stunning discoveries that have been made by scientists around the world about this group of creatures since the start of the current decade. These studies reveal not just the existence of new species, but also provide amazing insights into

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Misinformed, manipulated and mislead…we’ve all felt deceived at one time or another. But now more than ever, we’re asking ourselves: Who can we trust? What is real? In these pages, we’ve tapped top body-language experts, forensic linguists, hostage negotiators, psychologists and historians to help you instantly recognize the telltale signs of deception—not only to protect yourself against it but to also discern the truth, once and for

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An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to human beings of the various types of copperheads.

Introduces the physical appearance, habits, diet, and habitat of the humpback whale and threats to its existence.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the plant-eating dinosaur who measured between twenty and thirty feet but whose brain was about the size of a walnut shell.

Explores the life cycle of the ladybug and the world of insects, on spiral- bound transparent pages.

Introduces the biggest, most powerful Arctic animal--the white polar bear.

Describes, in simple terms, the appearance, infancy, habits, behavior, and habitat of the walrus.