Amid volcanoes, jungles, deserts, and reefs, we enter the legendary kingdoms of the Mayas and Aztecs where each creature, from monkey to snake, turtle to flamingo, is ruled by the all-powerful spirit of the jaguar.

The ABCs of the Natural World series of alphabetically-organized nature books, in which many aspects of the natural world are explained in short, easy paragraphs, complete with an index and a glossary. The colorful photographs by a variety of photographers add a realistic, educational touch that helps readers match the facts they are learning about the animals with what the animals really look like.

Global warming, greenhouse gases, melting mountains, habitat loss, pollution, floods, deforestation, endangered animals, and holes in the ozone are just some environmental problems highlighted in this book. Solutions such as e-cycling, the three Rs, alternative power sources, zero-carbon economy, composting, and reducing our energy footprints are a few of the possible solutions presented in this new book.

"Seventeen-year-old Cassie, who has a natural ability to read people, joins an elite group of criminal profilers at the FBI in order to help solve cold cases"--

"Learn about the Seven Wonders of the Natural World: Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Northern Lights, Paricutin Volcano and Harbor of Rio de Janeiro"--

"Cassie and the other members of the Naturals program of the FBI are drawn into a murder investigation in Vegas"--

"A wonderfully thought-provoking and relaxing book highlighting the bond between a human and a tiny little creature. A finalist and highly recommended!" -The Wishing Shelf Book Awards A praying mantis mysteriously dropped from above one early October day. I named him Arthur. He spent almost a month with me and during that time we formed a mutually curious and tender bond. The photographs I made when we were together became the inspiration to share...