Why should you be a friend to trees? Trees are a valuable natural resource. People depend on trees for food, and animals depend on trees for food and shelter. But most important, we depend on trees be
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs left their footprints all over the earth. With each discovery of a dinosaur footprint, ichnologists—scientists who study dinosaur tracks—learn more about these ancient
In spring and summer, honeybees gather nectar to make into honey. These fascinating insects live and work together in complicated societies, complete with queen bees and workers. Read and find out abo
What happens to food after you eat it? In this newly illustrated book, complete with photos, Paul Showers and Edward Miller take you on a journey through the human digestive system into the mouth, dow
What do a fawn and a hermit crab have in common? They both use camouflage to hide from their enemies. A fawn’s spots help it blend in with its dappled surroundings, and a hermit crab might be mistaken
How to tell the difference between living and nonliving things?an essential first skill in scientific sorting and classifying?is explored with hands-on activities and colorful diagrams. Best Children?
‘The title epitomizes Esbensen’s creative presentation of an important concept: how whales differ from the fish they seem to resemble and share characteristics with other mammals.… An excellent additi
Walk, run, skip, march, kick. We use our feet all the time! With her trademark simple words and delightful pictures, Aliki explains the many ways our feet are important to us. Our feet hold us up, hel
Discover Canada’s stunning, natural beauty with scenes from all of Canada’s beloved national parks, including Gros Morne, Fundy, Point Pelee, Jasper, Banff, Auyuittuq, Ivvavik and Pacific Rim.
Natural solutions for a healthy, happy lifestyleAs Canadians have become more health-conscious than ever, more and more people want alternative solutions to health problems rather than conventional me
An updated title created in cooperation with the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museum presents and explains the process of lightning while bold photographs capture its power and be
An updated title created in cooperation with the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museum describes, in text and illustrations, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural enviro
An updated title created in cooperation with the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museum explains, in simple terms, the characteristics of volcanoes and describes some famous eruption
An updated title created in cooperation with the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museum explores the causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather. Simultaneous.
Test your linguistic abilities with 200 new quick crossword puzzles, designed to challenge your word power and general knowledge Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. Ideal for whiling away those long commutes, traveling on holiday or relaxing at home. Solve the wordplay clues using your general knowledge and language skills.
Extensive and up-to-date coverage of Vietnamese and English in a portable format, with a handy supplement of essential grammar points for each language. 30,000 translations. Designed for all those stu
Extensive and up-to-date coverage of Thai and English in a portable format, with a handy supplement of essential grammar points for each language.23,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Th
Filled with beautiful illustrations and colourful language from across Canada, the F*ckin’ eh! Colouring Book is perfect when you need a peaceful break.
With its extensive coverage of Spanish language in a compact form, the Collins Spanish Gem remains the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Spanish. Now updated for the millennium, its 40,00
With its extensive coverage of Spanish language in a compact form, the Collins Spanish Gem remains the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Spanish. Now updated for the millennium, its 40,00
This edition of the bestselling Collins Dictionary & Thesaurus gives up-to-date language coverage plus the maximum choice of alternative words, with matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on th
Learn the romantic language of Italian with the help of this pocket-sized "Rough Guide Phrasebook". With A-Z English to Italian and A-Z Italian to English translations, this thoroughly-revised third e
A lively, practical dictionary with built-in language support and a step-by-step user’s guide Provides parts of speech, other word forms and extended entries, plus pronunciation help for diffic
For children aged 7 and over, this dictionary contains up to date coverage of a range of everyday and curriculum vocabulary. It offers additional language tips and carefully selected and annotated ill
Every tech-addict's guide to restoring health and balance in an increasingly IT-dependent world.Scientific studies have shown that natural environments can have remarkable benefits for human health. N
Expanded to include the latest vocabulary terms for a wide range of fields, a resource for intermediate to advanced students is complemented by examples that demonstrate how the language really works
Why do we see pigeons as lowly urban pests and how did they become such common city dwellers? Courtney Humphries traces the natural history of the pigeon, recounting how these shy birds that once made
Welcome to the Big Apple! From A to Z, the city that never sleeps has something to offer everyone! Come visit the American Museum of Natural History and see prehistoric Animals, get a Bird's-eye v
Spiders are one of the most familiar animals in the natural world, yet their biology and lifestyles are poorly known to the general public. The large orb webs in vegetation are a good indicator of t
Some minerals are extremely soft—as soft as baby powder. Other minerals are extremely hard—like diamonds, the hardest natural substance in the world. Some rocks were once extremely hot&#
An updated photographic study of snakes offers a fact-filled look at the important role of snakes--poisonous and nonpoisonous alike--in the natural world and discusses how snakes eat, move, reproduce,
The Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers the user excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Colour layout and clear presentation of information allow maximum accessibility in a compact, ha
This dictionary provides the best coverage of today?s language and usage for learners of French and English in a handy package. Retaining all the highly-acclaimed attributes of the Collins range - un
Collins Pocket Italian Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language and usage. Clear presentation and colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format.
