"Have you ever been in a cave? Most of us haven't, but there are adventurers and scientists who love finding new caves to explore. If you ever had the chance to climb down into a cave, what would you
A fully illustrated, fact-packed introduction to the fascinating subject of the human body and how it works.Exploring human biology from allergies to X-rays, each topic is clearly explained with engag
They say that in space no one can hear you scream... and its true! In the emptiness of space, nothing makes a noise. But on Earth... our ears are constantly pounded by sounds. Learn all about the most
Imagine yourself falling... falling... falling and never reaching the ground. Well thats exactly what our planet is doing, and its taking you with it! Learn about all the disgusting and dreadful aspec
Imagine being struck by lightning. ZAP! You could be killed on the spot. So why do we have something as powerful and dangerous as electricity running through our homes? Because our modern lives now de
Can you imagine life without light? Well, actually... its impossible, because without light there would be no life on Earth at all! Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of light. F
Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on dolphins! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts about
Here's an animal lover's one-stop source for in-depth information on humpback whales! What do they eat? How do they behave? Are they at risk? This book also includes loads of fun and fascinating facts
"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.
Looks at the ways that living things function, presenting the seven life processes of movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth.
Looks at the ways that living things function, presenting the seven life processes of movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth.
Packed full of the scariest things on Earth!What if you had to fight a great white shark? Or cross a wobbly wooden bridge? Or what if you were caught in a storm--and it looked like it was raining bloo
If you're going to make it as a knight, you need to know as much about etiquette and wage collecting as you do about how to survive a grisly tournament. This book of tips and helpful advice shows you
If you want to become the world's most successful pirate, then you need to be the best treasure hunter to sail the seven seas! This book shows you how to find every pirate's dream... Treasure, and lot
Explains unusual feast customs from around the world, including those from the court of Louis XIV of France, where people ate meals of five courses and each course could include fifty dishes.
The next installment in the 100 MOST series explores the most awesome things on Earth!As a follow up to the 100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet (10/08) and the 100 Most Disgusti
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world,
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world,
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 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
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 a tour of ancient Greece, discussing facts about climate, geography, social mores, religion, the marketplace, entertainment, war, and politics.
Using a power outage as an example, describes how electrical circuits and batteries work and what appliances and transportation systems run on electricity.
