A new series of colorful and lighthearted books that compares opposites in the weird and wonderful animal kingdom. Children are often intrigued by extremes in the world around them and how they compare to each other -- the biggest and the smallest, the fastest and the slowest, the smartest and the silliest. These books describe and illustrate animals' characteristics and compare them to anim…
Be an eyewitness to the breathtaking moment when a chick hatches from its egg, the growth of young birds in their nest and how birds camouflage themselves, fly, hunt and feed. Find out why wings are different shape and sizes and discover which are the world's biggest, smallest and fastest birds.
This is a spotters guide which enables readers to recognize 50 species of British butterflies and moths. Divided into two clear sections, each species is accompanied by colour artwork and important identification tips.
This guide covers the elements and major natural forces at work which give our planet its shape and character. The book includes sections on the atmosphere, water, ice, changing climates, mountain ranges and the oceans.
Get your teeth into the nitty-gritty. No fluffy stuff – we want the deadly stuff. Biting. Ripping. Shredding. Pouncing. Warning: stop here if you want snuggly bunnies or teensy-tiny mice. TV wildman Steve takes you straight to the deadly point: killer jaws and claws. Ouch. Tusked terrors. Vampire bats. Polar bears that can slice your head off with one blow. Here are some animals you really do…
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, part of 'The Usborne Young Reading Programme'. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. Let your imagination fly - soar into space and take a trip to the moon. It features photographs with real images of the moon and fun puzzles after the story to consolidate learning. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Pr…
Science tells us grand things about the universe: how fast light travels, and why stones fall to earth. But scientific endeavour goes far beyond these obvious foundations. There are some fields we don't often hear about because they are so specialised, or turn out to be dead ends. Yet researchers have given hallucinogenic drugs to blind people (seriously), tried to weigh the soul as it departs …
A study of the scientific subject of space. By accessing the recommended Web sites on every double page, readers can take a tour of a space station, see pictures from the Hubble telescope or have their questions answered by a famous astronaut.
This Student Book has been written by experienced teachers and subject experts specifically for the 2011 AQA GCSE Science specification. It provides differentiated content to support, stretch and challenge all abilities.
Young stargazers learn about different star colors and brightnesses, how to locate major constellations, and how to make mini planetariums by using coffee cans and flashlights. ‘A fine job of encouraging young people to look at stars and constellations. . . . Highly recommended as a science resource book." —Science and Children. "A dandy book for [primary grade] readers." —AP.
From the earliest moments of life in an egg balanced on its mother and father's feet through hatching, feeding, taking a first swim, avoiding hunting seals, and up through adulthood to begin the cycle again, this is a complete, accessible look at the life cycle of the emperor penguin. Endnotes explain the science behind the story and extend the scientific learning.
Exploring the Solar System, this bumper book comes with informative diagrams and NASA photography. It informs children about basic astronomy. Each planet, star or space object is looked at in detail, as are developments in space technology, discoveries and astronomers.
"What is smog? What happens if you cube a number? Filled with fun facts and educational tidbits, these fun and interactive flip quizzes encourage kids to explore science, math, animals, history, and geography. Each sturdy stand-up book contains 38 quizzes of increasing levels of difficulty, with six different subject categories. Whether competing against friends or reading on their own, childre…
"Wallace and Bostock... do an exceptional job of suggesting how the world appears through crocodilian eyes. A terrific introduction to crocodiles, as well as swamps and predation." --Booklist, starred review
Take a journey into some of the wildest places on Earth and discover the secrets of nature's most powerful predators.
According to astrophysicist Tyson, director of New York City's Hayden Planetarium, size does matter when it comes to black holes, although the chances of your surviving the encounter aren't good in any case. Tyson takes readers on an exciting journey from Earth's hot springs, where extremophiles flourish in hellish conditions, to the frozen, desolate stretches of the Oort Cloud and the universe…