A biography of British pirate and explorer Sir Francis Drake, featuring his search for riches in the Americas and his eventual voyage around the world.

This book describes the physical characteristics and behavior of cheetahs.

Describes the characteristics of the smallest bird in the world.

Presents the life and career of Ellen Ochoa, including several of her missions.

Provides information about stick insects, discussing the different types, their appearance and camouflage abilities, what they eat, and their remarkable length.

This book describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the blue whale, the world's largest mammal.