Discusses how viruses and bacteria are spread, describes why some people get motion sickness, and examines the common emissions from transportation and the effects on air pollution.
Scorpions are one of many creatures that protect themselves using their sharp stingers. This book explains how stinging insects, arachnids, and animals use their pain-inducing appendages to keep thems
The smell of a skunk’s stinky spray travels long distances and lingers for a long time. This book explains how skunks and other animals create and release their unappealing odors and how smell is used
Spitting cobras have the frightening ability to shoot venom from their fangs while defending themselves against predators. These cobras are just one of many interesting creatures that use deadly venom
The great white shark is known for its multiple rows of teeth—and for its deadly bite. This book profiles the great white shark and other animals known for their powerful chomp. Thrilling, detailed ph
The sea urchin is known for its sharp spikes, which poke and hurt animals that dare to approach it. This book profiles the sea urchin and other spiny animals that use body spikes for protection. Young
Explains the characteristics of platinum, where it is found, the rarity of the metal, how it is mined, and some of its uses, including jewelry, dental implants, and electronics.
Introduces the black widow spider, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, and the venom that its produces to kill prey and scare away predators.
Introduces readers to feral cats, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.
Introduces readers to squirrels, including information on some of the different species of squirrel, their behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.
Introduces readers to raccoons, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.
Introduces readers to mice, including information on their physical characteristics, behavior, young, adaptation to urban environments, and how they live alongside people.
Students explore probability and the measure of chance through true-or-false questions, multiple-choice questions, coin-tossing games, games using a spinner, and games played with dice.
Introduces electricity, discussing its static and current forms; the uses of batteries, generators, and power stations; and the importance of safety precautions.
Introduces the achievements of Venus and Serena Williams, from their childhood and early careers in tennis to their tournament wins and their roles as competitors and sisters.
