Discover fascinating facts and figures about the speediest things in the world! From the super-fast Bugatti Veyron car to the fastest land animal, the cheetah, find out what the fastest things on the
Discover fascinating facts and figures about the slowest things in the world! From the sleepy-seeming sloth to incredibly sluggish cars, find out what creeps into the slowest top ten ever.
Describes how to survive in harsh jungle conditions and summarizes key safety issues such as finding food, water, and shelter, avoiding danger, emergency care, and preparing for rescue.
Describes how to survive as an astronaut in space and examines important information about special training, space suits, food and water, exercise, space walks, and emergency care.
Discusses careers in green design and construction, including solar panel installer, eco-friendly builder, green plumber, and community garden manager.
Come inside for a fresh look at careers in 'green' food, from planting to cultivation, and merchandising to selling. In addition to the "greening" of conventional methods of food production, this book
Halloween can be a creepy holiday, and young origami artists will love making it creepier by constructing their own Halloween decorations using the art of paper folding. While creating origami skulls,
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and natural environment of walruses, and the ways in which they have adapted to their frigid environment.
Explains solar and lunar eclipses, including how the Earth, moon, and sun interact with each other, why the moon sometimes turns red, and what the sun's corona is.
Introduces cavachons, describing how they were bred from a cross between a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and a bichon frise, the physical features they have as a result, and the ways in which they int
Introduces schnoodles, describing how they were bred from a cross between a schnauzer and a poodle, the physical features they have as a result, and the ways in which they interact with their owners.
Describes how galaxies are formed and their different types, with details on the Milky Way and other well-known galaxies which have been seen through the Hubble Telescope.
Readers catch a glimpse into the amazing world of carnivorous and ferocious cats. Engaging and informative text supplies ample information on the habitat, physical features, and hunting tactics of the
