A monkey has flexible arms to swing through the trees, a long tail for balance, good eyesight to spot food and predators and - most important of all - a large brain to make sense of its world. This guide explores the complicated lives of monkeys and other small primates. Discover why some Japanese macaques wash their food before eating it, find out how the fearsome canine teeth of male baboons …
Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing planet—trekking though the driest desert, climbing the snowiest mountaintops, and diving to the deepest regions of the ocean floor. Seymour Simon, the dean of children's science nonfiction, investigates Earth's biggest, smallest, deepest, and coldest environments, animals, plants, and most severe weather. These mind-bending facts and pho…
Using images from the air, land and space, this work brings together dramatic natural and man-made events. It traces the path Hurricane Katrina took through New Orleans, and looks at the damage done to the presidential palace in Baghdad during the war in Iraq. It also provides a look at the effects our actions have on the planet.
Something as small as a seed can have a worldwide impact. Did you know there are top-secret seed vaults hidden throughout the world? And once a seed disappears, that’s it—it’s gone forever? With the growth of genetically modified foods, the use of many seeds is dwindling—of 80,000 edible plants, only about 150 are being cultivated. With a global cast of men and women, scientists and lay…
Ms. Frizzle's class is growing a beautiful garden. But, Phoebe's plot is empty. Her flowers are back at her old school! So, the class climbs aboard the Magic School Bus. And, of course, the kids don't only go back to Phoebe's school, but they go inside one of Phoebe's flowers! Follow the kids' adventure and learn how living things grow. From an episode of the animated TV series produced by S…
Offers information about all eighty-eight constellations of the northern and southern skies and provides simple star charts for easy identification.
Presents a comprehensive list of worldwide amphibians and reptiles, including information on their breeding rituals, habitats, sizes, diets, and unique characteristics.
The only way a spacecraft can get into Space is on top of a rocket. Rockets are used to travel into Space because no plane has yet been built which has the power or the speed, to climb that far above the earth. Also, rocket engines are specially made to work in space where there is no air.
Looks at life cycles of familiar animals and plants. Encourages readers to predict what happens next. Clear diagrams aid understanding.
There is an incredibly diverse range of lizards, from leopard and crested geckos to bearded dragons and their relatives, not to mention colourful chameleons, that are now kept and regularly bred by enthusiasts. Some lizards can become very tame, while others delight with their lively natures and beauty in attractively landscaped enclosures. Discover those which appeal most to you, and how to lo…
Cara bertahan hidup reptilia dan amfibia beragam dan khas, seperti halnya penampilannya yang beragam. Ular hidung babi jika menghadapi bahaya akan berpura-pura mati, soa payung mengancam lawannya dengan mengembangkan kerut lehernya, kodok pohon berkantung menaruh telur di kantong yang ada di punggungnya, dan kodok terbang jawa terbang ke sana-kemari di antara pepohonan dengan menggunakan se…
This exciting and informative book investigates the lives and lifestyles of the oceans' most extraordinary predators. Sharks are some of the most intriguing creatures in the sea, and here you will find out all about types of shark, their behavior patterns, basic instincts and survival skills.
A class trip to the aquarium winds up in the depths of the ocean as Ms. Frizzle's class must escape the jaws of a great white shark! During their adventure, Ms. Frizzle teaches the class about different shark species, including the goblin shark, angel shark, whale shark, and others.
Elephants are the gentle giants that dominate the continents of Africa and Asia. This fascinating guide offers an amazing insight into the lives of these intelligent and mysterious creatures.
Younger readers will love this series of first fact books. Simple text and beautifully detailed images cover children's favorite topics. Ideal for reading and sharing with your child.
OverviewrnBorn in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, a…