This lively book for 8- to 12-year-olds investigates all four groups of great ape living in the wild, with fascinating insights into every aspect of ape life.
The story of transportation of water and how ships work, with lively facts, pictures and science projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.
Exploring America in the 1980s: Living in the Material World is an interdisciplinary humanities unit that looks at literature, art, and music of the 1980s to provide an understanding of how those livi
Exploring America in the 1970s: Celebrating the Self is an interdisciplinary humanities unit that looks at literature, art, and music of the 1970s to provide an understanding of how those living throu
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.
Extraordinary pictures capture the beauty and power of our planet in action. Action-packed text explains the facts about eruptions and quakes, how they happen and how they affect the world. Simulate a
Dramatic photographs team up with lively and informative text to explore and explain the workings of weather from different climates all around the world. Complete with simple experiments that you can
This exciting and information-packed book focuses on the largest insect order of all, the beetle, along with its close relations - perfect for 8 to 12-year olds at home or school.
Find out about one of the most ancient and deadly reptiles on the planet! Packed with amazing facts and over 180 stunning pictures, perfect for home and school use.
This fascinating book takes you on a journey to the Moon, the planets of the solar system and beyond; hands-on experiments show you how to make a dish antenna and simulate solar heat!
An in-depth look at the many fascinating aspects of social insects, from how they communicate with each other to the ways in which they protect their nests - with stunning photographs and illustration
Covers all aspects of cetacean life and biology, including anatomy, survival, hunting and feeding, intelligence, sounds and song, breeding, conservation, and much more - with stunning photographs and
Combines vibrant photographs and illustrations in an introduction to the lives and behaviors of elephants that explains how they work and communicate within their herds.
A vibrantly photographed treasury of did-you-know facts provides young natural history enthusiasts with detailed information about all aspects of life for a wide variety of rainforest birds.
In-depth coverage of all aspects of the lives of wolves and wild dogs, from rearing young to survival tactics' perfect for 8- 12-year-olds at home or school.
This sssuper book investigates these shy but remarkable reptiles. With wonderful wildlife photographs and in-depth coverage of how snakes live - from teeth and venom to hunting and feeding - this book
Explore the extraordinary natural history of lizards and learn about their survival tactics in the wild. Packed with over 190 exciting images, many of them taken in the field by the author himself. Id
For those who find the human body to be a fascinating biological machine, look no further! Compiled are some of the best drawings taken from the famous book of anatomy, Gray's Anatomy (1858), by the
Deserts can sometimes appear devoid of life. In reality, life abounds in this harsh environment. Students will take a closer look at animals, such as hawks, snakes, and tortoises that have unique adap
Readers will take a virtual hike through the different zones of a mountain, learning about the plants and animals that inhabit each one. Engaging text and full-color photographs of pikas, mountain lio
Some of the most amazing animals live in caves. Students will discover who is lurking in the dark recesses of a cave, from troglobites and troglophyles to those who are just passing visitors looking f
Rain forests, with their amazing biodiversity, are a true and lasting place of enchantment. Basic facts are paired with detailed and entertaining descriptions of plant and animal life, both supported
Who would want to live on the freezing polar tundra? Actually, plenty of animals and plants do. Full-color photographs present animals such as penguins, polar bears, and the arctic tern while the info
Demonstrates how to evaluate a situation to make the best choice possible; explores different types of choices; and discusses the factors that can affect each decision, including fairness, trust, and
