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Good Enough to Eat is one of a kind: the only guide to kids' nutrition written especially for kids. A practical, hands-on tool for families who want to eat a healthy diet, this book explains nutrition

Dolphins are smart. They are so smart that they can talk to each other. Dolphins communicate underwater for the same reason people talk on land: to let others know who they are, where they are, and ma

Some dinosaurs were big. How big? As long as four school buses in a row, as heavy as sixteen elephants.Some dinosaurs were small. How small? Read and find out!

"New illustrations and some text revision update this 1965 basic introduction to the skin and its functions. Four children take turns presenting different aspects of the skin, such as pigment and mel

From spring birdwatching walks to summer park games, autumn wildlife tracking to winter nature rubbings, these 52 things to see and do will inspire children to go on a nature walk and have fun outdoors! Fun activities for every week of the year Easy-to-follow instructions and tips Colorful photographs and illustrations From authors of A Year of Nature Craft and Play, (9780008467944), awarded Highly Commended in the 2022 Creative Play Awards.

A city-by-city guide to the best hidden gems, local institutions and memorable placesFor over five years, John Catucci has crossed North America uncovering the great joints and legendary restaurants t

Because you don't know how many bits make a byte Covers length, area, volume, weight, energy, temperature, time, geometry, speed, and more Contains up-to-date information, including computer file an

Traces the contributions of 2006's NBA Coach of the Year, describing his childhood in a New Orleans housing project, his passion-driven achievements as a sixteen-year NBA player, and the leadership le

Coral reefs are living things made up of tiny coral polyps and are unique, delicately balanced ecosystems that provide homes to hundreds of species of plants and animals, but environmental threats hav

The first accessible book on a theory of physics that explains the relationship between the particles and forces that make up our universe. For decades, physicists have been fascinated with the pos

Where do earthquakes happen? What was the biggest volcanic eruption? What causes these natural disasters? Can scientists predict when they'll occur?

When it's not windy, it can be easy to forget about air. But air is everywhere–it fills your house, your car, and even your empty milk glass. In fact, a regular room holds about 75 pounds of

Find out all about the many kinds of webs spiders spin in this level 2 Let's Read and Find Out. How do spiders spin such large webs? Spiders produce a unique silk that can stretch from wall to wall,

Did you know that energy comes from the food you eat? From the sun and wind? From fuel and heat?You get energy every time you eat. You transfer energy to other things every time you play baseball. In

Bubbles What are bubbles made of? Why are they always round? Read and find out about the science behind soap bubbles, and learn why bubbles always go POP!

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

Starfish have arms, but no legs. They have feet, but no toes. When starfish get hungry, they slide, glide, and feel their way in search of something to eat. Starfish aren't fish, but they are living

Snow is falling. Snow is wonderful - for sledding, for skiing, and for building snowmen. But did you know that snow can actually keep things warm? Find out how snow helpf plants, animals, and people to survive. But when a blizzard blows, watch out! The snow that is so useful can be dangerous too.Franklyn M. Branley and Holly Keller team up for a fun and colorful exploration of the world of snow, including experiments and activities for cold winter days. A Let's Read and Find Out Science book, for Stage 1.

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?

Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard

‘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

When you were a baby, you didn't have any teeth at all. Then as you grew, your teeth started to come in. First one, then two - and finally, twenty teeth in all!But you won't keep these teeth forever.

SnakesSlithering, scaly, and sly -- snakes are fascinating reptiles. They are also hunters. Find out how snakes survive in the wild, and how they capture their prey.

Ten strangers, apparently with little in common, are lured to an island mansion off the coast of Devon by the mysterious U.N.Owen. Over dinner, a record begins to play, and the voice of an unseen host

Handy little full colour map of Scotland. Excellent value and very detailed for its size. Double-sided folded map with the Central Belt, southern Scotland and northern England on one side and northern Scotland including Orkney and Shetland on the reverse. This map features: - Clear mapping at a scale of 8.7 miles to 1 inch - National Tourist Routes showing best routes through the most scenic areas - Top 100 places of interest - Park and Ride locations - Ideal companion to a sat-nav - it enables route planning and route sense-checking Essential for those planning a trip or who want an inexpensive and easy-to-use back up for a sat-nav.

Looking for your next adventure? This rail map of Japan is the perfect planning and travel companion.Dreaming of sake and sushi? Blossom trees and bullet trains? With suggested itineraries, travel tips, city profiles, a handy 'where to go and when' calendar and much more, using the Collins Rail Map of Japan to plan your adventure means those dreams can become a reality.With a durable card-cover, clear mapping and essential travel information and inspiration, there's no better way to plan your journey around Japan. Showing all the essential railways across the country, differentiating between Shinkansen and normal lines for ease of use, this two-sided map provides full coverage of Japan.Additional features include: Suggested itineraries and routes as sources of inspirationCity profiles of key destinations accompanied by beautiful picturesTips for travelling in Japan, including information about ticket types and passes, train company websites, and safety information for travelersKey Japa

Featured as one of the best road trips in the world by Rough Guide and Booking.com Full colour, informative touring map featuring the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. With detailed mapping, key tourist information and a suggested itinerary, this is a perfect guide for anyone travelling around New Zealand. This map includes: Clear comprehensive mapping Tourist routes, attractions and places of interest clearly marked Images of top sights along the route accompanied by textual descriptions Suggested itineraries Detailed index of places of interest and place names Essential for those planning an adventure around New Zealand's South Island.