Full AspenCat Catalog

"Famous German illustrator Dieter Braun offers his readers an accurate representation of animals from the northern hemisphere in this gorgeously illustrated volume. Through his beautiful and colourful illustrations, readers will be dazzled by the polar bears and orcas of the Arctic, Europes red foxes and swans, the pumas of North America, Asian pandas and many more!"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to members of the penguin family, including chinstrap penguins, Fiordland penguins, and Macaroni penguins.

Provides information about how various animals' feet are perfectly adapted to their particular use.

Retelling of the traditional story has the Gingerbread Man being baked by the mother of a mouse family, but he still escapes, running from a variety of animals until he is tricked by the sly fox.

Describes the evolution of the owl family and discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and native environment of various members of the species.

Provides information on how to ride, equine history and evolution, the care and training of horses, and more.

"Who believes what: The big book of world religions introduces young readers to the five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, in a simple, visually engaging book that combines a search-and-find aspect with thoroughly researched information about the histories, places of worship, festivals and celebrations, gods, and religious leaders and more of each major religion. Each religion is introduced in a double-page spread...

Presents an evolutional and historical accounting of the bear family, as well as the physical attributes, life expectancies, native environments, and daily habits of its major members.

Discusses the history and development of the microscope and the unseen world which it has made available for our study.