Why would a herd of reindeer suddenly die off? What would cause a change in the color of a wild songbird
This collection of writings is drawn from Jamartin Sihite's experiences, travel journals, the challenges he has faced, and his reflections, concerns, observations, and hopes for orangutan conservation and habitat preservation.
Ugly Bugs will make your skin crawl!Are you itching to find out:Which bugs hide behind the wallpaper? What slugs do with their slime?Why flies throw up on your tea?How insects drink your blood?If you think you can stomach the sick side of Science, then read on as the insect world goes underneath the magnifying glass. Ugly Bugs is swarming with insect info. Science has never been so horrible!!
Benjamin Mee.
A comprehensive pocket guide to identifying cacti. Includes notes intheir cultivation and care. Beautifully illustrated throughout.
A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quicklinks provide further online resources.
A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to put an end to a maniacal madman's evil schemes. The periodic table helps us quickly understand the 118 elements, those tiny substances that make up everything in the world. By using the periodic table, we can recognize how these building blocks behave, find trends and …
30 breakthrough theories for junior geniuses explained in half a minute In this perfect book for smartypants and eggheads everywhere, great science ideas from ancient Greece to the present day are clearly outlined and explained. Ideas about motion, gravity, DNA, nuclear energy, antimatter and more are concisely covered across 30 key topics. Each idea is explained in neat 30-second soundbites…
Explore the wonders of Earth and see how geology is all around us, from nature's materials that are used to construct roads and buildings, to the minerals found in your mobile phone and drinks can. Witness a volcanic eruption, find out if there is water on Mars, unearth a dinosaur and meet the geologists and scientists who brought geology to life, including Zelma Maine Jackson, Georges Cuvier a…
A series that provides a solid foundation for scientific knowledgeThis first science book exploring the science behind time provides a great foundation for scientific knowledge.From day and night and how we measure time, to the seasons and the natural clocks of plants and animals, the book has clear information and fun illustrations. It also has plenty of interactivity such as challenges to thi…
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what pollution is, how it is created, how it is affecting our precious Earth. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what natural resources are, how they are used, and where in the world they can be found. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what weather is, how it is created, and what causes really wild weather. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what landforms are, how they are created, and where in the world they can be found. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding eart science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what the water cycle is, how it works, and why it is so important for everything on Earth. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding earth science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. Find out inside what the rock cycle is, how it works, and what type of rock are found both inside Earth and on its surface. Discover how earth science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Understanding physical science can be tricky, but flowcharts make it easy. FInd out inside what electricity is, how it is created, and how we use it. Discover how physical science is at work everywhere on our planet!
Heat can do some amazing things, like turn solids into liquids and liquids into gases. But how do these changes happen? This book helps readers understand how heat changes matter, what causes things to burn, and how these changes impact a vast number of objects in our world. Flowcharts filled with vivid photographs and interesting fact boxes visually bring to life the concepts of heat and the c…
Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling. This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? …