It took Charles Darwin more than twenty years to publish this book, in part because he realized that it would ignite a firestorm of controversy. The Origin of Species first appeared in 1859, and it remains a continuing source of conflict to this day. Even among those who reject its ideas, however, the work's impact is undeniable. In science, philosophy, and theology, this is a book that changed the world. In addition to its status as the focus of...

Freddy the pig does some detective work in order to solve the mystery of the missing toy train. The delightful detective story about the beloved animal characters on Mr. Bean's farm, whose adventures have entertained so many children. Freddy the Pig has been reading Sherlock Holmes and knows that he, too, can apply his brain to solving mysteries. Beginning with Farmer Bean's son's loss of a toy train Freddy becomes very efficient in the apprehension...

Introduces readers to woodland animals and shows how a burrow beneath a big tree becomes a safe refuge for different animals in different seasons.

Join Animal Planet's Jeff Corwin as he travels to the Amazon River region, home of a fish that can breathe, a red-faced monkey, an electric knife fish, a giant cockroach, and a jaguar.

When Gracie discovers that her kitten is missing from their lighthouse home, she goes out into a terrible storm to rescue him.

Offers an introduction to the reproduction of cows and how they mature.

"Did you know that Jellies (not Jelly Fish--because they aren't actually fish) have no bones and no brains? Or that the largest animal on Earth is the blue whale? Join author-illustrator Bob Barner as he makes waves with this lush picture book about the sea featuring his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, and an underwater informational...

When too many barnyard friends climb in to go to town, Chuck's truck breaks down, but Handyman Hugh knows just what to do.

Describes real-life sea creatures that may have inspired tales of sea monsters, discussing giant squid, manatees, and oarfish.

Offers young readers information on toxic creatures that can harm or even kill with a bite or sting.