The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures by Tom Jackson, illustrated by Val Walerczuk, takes readers on an exciting journey beneath the waves to discover some of the most fascinating animals in the ocean. The book introduces 36 incredible sea creatures — from the enormous blue whale and powerful great white shark to colorful reef fish and mysterious deep-sea animals. Each spread features de…
Learn about 36 dangerous animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts. The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals takes you into the wilderness where you will encounter all sorts of wild and dangerous creatures. From predatory orcas powering the waves to green anacondas ready to deliver a deadly hug, The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals captures…
Replicate a chemical reaction similar to one Marie Curie used to purify radioactive elements! Distill perfume using a method created in ancient Mesopotamia by a woman named Tapputi! Aspiring chemists will discover these and more amazing role models and memorable experiments in Chemistry for Kids, the debut book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist's Guides series. This engaging guide offers a ser…
Joyously colored animals, riding on a train to the zoo, offer youngsters a first introduction to numbers, number sets, addition and counting in this paperback reissue of Eric Carle's first picture book. A gatefold spread at the back of the book, featuring the whole wonderful animal train, adds to the fun!
This indispensable book introduces the latest thinking on all aspects of Earth science, from the formation of the planet to the ever-changing patterns of life on Earth. Subject areas include: Earth's history, planet Earth, inside Earth, restless Earth, oceans and seas, land, and weather and climate. Packed with illustrations and lively, authoritative text, maps, charts and hard-working cutaways…
The story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the book and film Hidden Figures. You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on t…
The Spectacular Science of Buildings is guaranteed to answer all those tricky questions that children ask about buildings, bridges, and other structures – and that parents often struggle to answer. Find out how did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramid of Giza? How can skyscrapers keep getting taller? How do guests stay warm in an ice hotel? And many, many more! The bright, busy artwork…
What makes a hurricane? Where do they strike? What do scientists learn from flying planes through these dangerous storms? Stunning photographs-taken on the ground and from space-as well as incredible gatefolds will help children understand this powerful, destructive force of nature. Inside Hurricanes includes dramatic first-person accounts from hurricane survivors and the latest science on how …
Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet-as these dramatic photographs and gatefolds vividly reveal. Young readers will get the inside scoop on tornadoes in this electrifying volume, filled with powerful before-and-after images of storm sites. Theyll discover what makes a tornado, where they strike, and what scientists discover as they risk their lives driving equipment as close as p…