A beautifully illustrated guide with a fun and innovative flip book format that allows the reader to explore and compare the two Poles.Fully-illustrated and with a fun and innovative flip-book format,
Food is one of the most important resources to man, and over the years, methods of growing, using and delivering food have changed. Find out about the history of food production and the present day me
What happens when you switch a lightswitch? Or the power button on the TV? Electricity flows to the device and it switches on. Most of us use electrical gadgets all day, every day, without thinking ab
People and Planet Earth takes readers back to our first steps as Homo sapiens, and examines how we've evolved from cavemen to the dominant species on Earth. Take a closer look at the Bronze and Iron A
The Birth of the Dinosaurs explores the age of reptiles and dinosaurs until their sudden demise approximately 65 million years ago. Take a closer look at the first birds and mammals who dominated the
The Evolution of You and Me tracks modern humans, from their origins to leaving Africa. Take a closer look at tree shrews, the first primates, how we came to stand on two legs, early tools and cooking
The Big Bang and Beyond takes readers back to the very beginning and the violent birth of the universe, our solar system, and planet Earth. Take a closer look at the physical evolution of our planet a
Presents the origins of oil and its first use in industry, and describes how it is found, mined, and processed into many different products that are used all over the world.
Describes the water cycle, following the journey of a raindrop from source to resource, and exploring how water is used in the home and in industry and why it is important to conserve water.
This picture-packed book for 8- to 12-year-olds investigates horses, zebras and other equids roaming the world's grasslands and explores how they live.
Explore the amazing world of bears - how they survive and where they live, from the Arctic tundra and mountain slopes to scrub desert and tropical forest.
Looks at ways that human activity is affecting biodiversity and how that may play out in the future of life on Earth based on past instances of mass extinction, and also looks forward to the time when
Looks at ways that human activity is affecting biodiversity and how that may play out in the future of life on Earth based on past instances of mass extinction, and also looks forward to the time when
A comprehensive introduction to sharks and their biology and behavior. Presenting the latest findings from international shark researchers, Sharks is an engaging introduction to these near-perfect
Presents an introduction to the geological and fossil remains of the past, discussing the origins of life, the process of evolution, the dating of each period of time, and the diifferent types of plan
Introduces the concept of extinction, discussing how extinction occurs, mass extinctions from the Earth's past and possible explanations, extinctions caused by humans, and current efforts to protect t
Presents an introduction to the geological and fossil remains of the past, discussing the origins of life, the process of evolution, the dating of each period of time, and the diifferent types of plan
Describes how the different life environments on Earth thrive and change, including both gradual climate and geologic changes as well as local, short-term changes to the ecology such as a fire, volcan
Introduces the concepts of biodiversity and evolution, discussing the theories of Carl Linnaeus, Gregor Mendel, and Charles Darwin about how species change and adapt over time, with real-life examples
Examines biological evolution and how it has affected the distribution of animal species around the world over time, discussing the impact of such factors as continental drift, mutation, extinction, m
Introduces the concept of extinction, discussing how extinction occurs, mass extinctions from the Earth's past and possible explanations, extinctions caused by humans, and current efforts to protect t
Describes how the different life environments on Earth thrive and change, including both gradual climate and geologic changes as well as local, short-term changes to the ecology such as a fire, volcan
Examines biological evolution and how it has affected the distribution of animal species around the world over time, discussing the impact of such factors as continental drift, mutation, extinction, m
In our minds the Caribbean is the embodiment of Paradise. We need only close our eyes to see clearly the sparkling turquoise waters, white beaches, and lush tropical forests. Yet hidden just beyond th
Journey into Space takes readers beyond Earth and into the depths of our solar system. Take a closer look at the planets that make up the Milky Way, explore ice giants and dwarf planets, find out abou
With the help of some of the world’s leading explorers, 1001 Natural Wonders circumnavigates the globe, traveling from arid deserts to frozen wastes, across grasslands and steppe, lakes and rive
The ferocious king of the dinosaurs is brought into your hands in Make and Move: T. Rex. This illustrated learning guide presents basic facts about dinosaur anatomy in an easily accessible format, wit
"Most of us eat three full meals a day, but where does the food that reaches our plates, stocks our fridges, and fills the supermarket shelves come from? This informative book shows how methods of gro
Examine the fascinating body of a Triceratops, one layer at a time, with See Inside the Dinosaur. The innovative and interactive 3-D format allows kids to discover the inner workings of a dinosaur’s b
Take a spectacular 3-D tour through the world’s oceans and discover the vast diversity of shark species that live in each habitat. This unique book includes five incredible pop-ups with transparent la
