Volcano Explorers teaches readers all about volcanoes, and the scientists who go to extremes to study them!
What sounds cannot be heard? How do bats find their way in the dark? What animal makes the loudest sound of any on Earth? Take a closer look at the science we use every day! From the moment we get up in the morning and all through the day and night, find out about the science in your life.
When can you hear the Doppler effect? -Which animal makes the loudest sound? -How can curtains stop an echo? Do It Yourself offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you conduct your own experiments and activities to learn more about the world around you.
Lava, ash, and dust burst out of the earth. It's a volcano! Discover the fascinating science of underground events that create these powerful natural eruptions.
Introduction to the satellite.'
Subtitled A Comprehensive Visual Guide, the substantial Birds of Kuwait brings to life every one of the 390 or more species recorded in the state in a beautifully assembled catalog of images. It is chalk to the cheese of the other Kuwait guide on my bookshelf, George Gregory’s highly informative but unillustrated report-like Birds of Kuwait (2005). Between them, this small Gulf hot-spot is no…
Did you know that a tiny golf ball-sized creature called the blue-ringed octopus contains enough venom to kill 26 adult humans? Or why the Sydney funnel web spider is one of the most dangerous creatures in the world? In this Level 3 book, kids will be fascinated by 12 species that you hope you'll never come across! Sharks, snakes, jellyfish and more—these creatures are among the most threaten…
The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the…
Questions posed on each spread help children learn about light and sound in a bright and modern way. Concise text combines with fantastic photography and illustrations in a book that will challenge children to figure things out for themselves.
Describes the process of erosion and how water, ice, wind, and sun wear away at Earth's surface.