The freshwater eel.

By Francine Jacobs

Traces the life cycle of the freshwater eel and discusses the way scientists discovered the facts of its migration.

Nature's light: the story of bioluminescence.

By Francine Jacobs

Describes the plants and animals that glow with their own light and discusses what scientists have discovered about this phenomenon and its possible uses.

The Sargasso Sea

By Francine Jacobs

Discusses the location, history, characteristics, marine life, and importance of the unique area of the Atlantic that has spawned numerous unsolved mysteries.

A secret language of animals

By Francine Jacobs

Investigates the discovery and uses of pheromones, the chemical substances that animals and humans use to communicate.

Sounds in the sea

By Francine Jacobs

An introduction to marine bioacoustics, the study of underwater sounds and hearing abilities of marine animals, and how man uses this knowledge.

The Red Sea

By Francine Jacobs

Discusses the corals, animal life, mineral resources, and history of the strategic waterway dividing Africa from the Arabian peninsula.

Africa's flamingo lake

By Francine Jacobs

Fire snake

By Francine Jacobs

Describes the construction of the East African railroad at the turn of the century and the political and social effects of it on colonial Africa.

Sea turtles.

By Francine Jacobs

Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the five species of sea turtles.

The freshwater eel.

By Francine Jacobs

Traces the life cycle of the freshwater eel and discusses the way scientists discovered the facts of its migration.