Sometimes that very thin line between illusion and reality is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. It certainly wasn't the day that Alan Mitz stumbled into the garden of Abdul Gasazi. For in this bizarre and eerie place -- where strange topiary trees loomed -- the evil visage of Gasazi casts its shadow. And even after Alan escaped, the spell of Gasazi still seemed to penetrate into…
The enigmatic origins of the stranger that Farmer Bailey hits with his truck and brings home to recuperate seem to have a mysterious relation to the weather. Could he be Jack Frost?
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.
For everyone who loves the movies, "Behind the Scenes: A Young Person's Guide to Film History, Vol. 1" reveals an exciting glimpse behind the screen and introduces filmmakers, screen icons and their most memorable movies. This book focuses on Charlie Chaplin. As an impoverished youth in London, Charlie transformed into the most recognizable movie star in the world. With oversized shoes, a too-t…
Rainbow Rays, waves of Sun Shock, and portraits that change right before your eyes: these wildly colorful and kid-friendly optical twisters are absolutely amazing. Featuring street scenes, animal illusions, and abstract images that pulse and spin, they'll fascinate children (and adults) for hours. Simple explanations reveal just a little about how the magic works.
Ideal for students in the upper grades of elementary school, 100 Words Every Fourth Grader Should Know is the latest book in the popular 100 Words series from the American Heritage® Dictionaries. This book includes one hundred words of varying degrees of difficulty, representing the kind of vocabulary students often encounter in their classes and in their reading. From accommodate to zest, wit…
The chameleons life was not very exciting until the day it discovered it could change not only its color but its shape and size too'