From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers th...
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"Titanic is the essential visual guide to the world's most famous disaster at sea. Tour Titanic deck by deck in new, super-detailed cross-section illustrations. See hundreds of photos of the ship, its interiors, and fascinating objects. Decide for yourself whether more lives coul...
In "Rocks, Minerals, and Gems," readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and ...
"Frozen frogs that come to life, crocodiles that cry, coati that eat tarantulas, and creates that live in superheated seawater - the natural world is full of the unexpected. Every day, new species are discovered that increase our understanding of, and desire to conserve, life on ...
A visual guide to the epic conflict in which millions gave their lives in the cause of freedom. Includes cutaway illustrations, maps, time lines, and infographics.
Biodiversity in the ocean is critical to the health of the planet, yet very few texts are available that explain the variety of aquatic food chains. Through appealing photography, clear text, and engaging design, this book examines one life cycle in each of three oceans.
Provides one hundred facts about Earth's rocks and minerals, and includes illustrations, cartoons, and quizzes.
Looking at the periodic table can be a bit daunting ... how can you possibly remember what 118 different elements do? The Periodic Table takes a new approach to this important science topic by offering a fully visual guide to the elements. Featuring eye-popping photography and an...
Describes the life cycles of such polar animals as the Arctic fox, penguin, and skua, and explores how they connect to other animals within the food chainches
An encyclopedia divided into thematic subjects provides up-to-date information on everything from people, places, and events of the ancient world to working with renewable energy today.
Looks at several life forms that live in three different mountain environments, including mammals, birds, and insects, focussing on their life cycles and their place in the food chain.
Describes the final hours of the Titanic, from the time it hit an iceberg until a rescue ship appeared on the scene too late to help 1503 victims of the tragedy.
The world's rivers and ponds are full of animals looking for food to eat and trying not to be eaten themselves. This book describes the life cycles of eleven animals, how they live and reproduce and how they link with other animals in the food chains and food webs.
The universe is vast and complex, infinitely beautiful and full of mystery. Every day the findings of space scientists and specialists increase our understanding of what is out there beyond our own satellite, the Moon. And there is so much more to discover. This book takes you on...
The temperate forests of the world are full of animals looking for food to eat and trying not to be eaten themselves. This book describes the life cycles of eleven animals, how they live and reproduce and how they link with other creatures in food chains and food webs.
A note written in hieroglyphics holds the clues to the museum's missing golden cat statue; readers are invited to solve the code while learning about ancient Egypt and using the bonus CD to create original codes.