This eye-opening book, sure to captivate the imagination with interesting information and stunning photographs, reveals the most surprising, rare and unusual plants, animals, rocks and phenomena in nature.

"Insects are some of oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today. Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various points in history - like the trilobite of the Cambrian Explosion or the more recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect skills like...

This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while imaginative flaps answer important questions such as Why don't I feel happy all the time? and How can I cheer up my friend. "What is kindness? How can I be kind to others? And does kindness really make a difference?"--Back cover.