Using a power outage as an example, describes how electrical circuits and batteries work and what appliances and transportation systems run on electricity.
"Have you ever changed your mind? In fact, your mind and your brain change all the time, throughout your life – from before you are born, to the day you die. This book explains how our brain is the pa
Provides information on wolves specifically the gray wolf family, but also contains information on other dog species, including the dhole and African wild dog.
Explains essential facts about energy including the difference between kinetic and potential energy, different energy sources, and how energy is stored, transferred, and used.
"Which coast is home to man-eating tigers? Why is one coastline known as ""Skeleton Coast""? Which coastal feature is so big it is visible from space? The world has many types of coasts, from long, sa
"Which desert was once a soggy swamp? Why is part of the Mojave Desert known as ""Death Valley""? Which desert contains a very salty sea? The world has many deserts, some hot and sandy, others rocky,
"Which volcano were women not allowed to climb until 1860? What is the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? Which volcano blew over 1,000 meters off its top in 1815? The world has
Explores the world's coasts, describing how they are shaped by waves and erosion and discussing the plants and animals that live along them and cities that are built near them.
Describes ten of the most famous deserts of the world; including geographical information; characteristics; and the people, plants, and animals that live there.
Introduces volcanoes, explaining how they are formed and why they erupt, along with descriptions of some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.
Presents an introduction to the basic food groups, describing how they contribute to a healthy body and providing recipes for preparing dishes from each group.
Can plants be sunburned? How do trees help us breathe? Can new plants grow without a seed? The 'Do It Yourself' series offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Eac
Presents an introduction to the basic food groups, describing how they contribute to a healthy body and providing recipes for preparing dishes from each group.
"This title unravels the mysteries of the ancient Greeks. Find out where to see the “original” Olympic games, which gods and goddesses the ancient Greeks worshipped, and the recipe to make a delicious
Presents an introduction to the deep regions of oceans around the world, covering a history of their exploration, the kinds of devices used to investigate them, the structures of different sea levels,
Presents an introduction to the deep regions of oceans around the world, covering a history of their exploration, the kinds of devices used to investigate them, the structures of different sea levels,
Presents a tour of ancient Greece, discussing facts about climate, geography, social mores, religion, the marketplace, entertainment, war, and politics.
"To see how plants really live, you have to watch them carefully. Discover the secrets of plants in this informative title, filled with color photos and detailed charts."
