This illustrated guide covers all the major groups of invertebrates and links the ancient species to their modern descendents.

This is a clear and authoritative introduction to fossils, their study and their use in reconstructing the history of life on Earth.

Written by a team of international experts, Fragile Web is a remarkable exploration of the past, present and future of nature's remarkable diversity and how humans will impact upon its uncertain future.

With eye-catching photographs throughout and a detailed listing of frog and toad families, Frogs and Toads is an authoritative and engaging introduction to these amazing amphibians.

The fascinating story of the development of the Earth told in a simple way and accompanied throughout by full colour diagrams and illustrations.

This book offers the general reader access to the remote frozen polar habitats which have for so long fascinated explorers, writers and scientists.