This series looks at the nastier side of science. 'Chemical Chaos' tells the stories of experiments that went horribly wrong, reveals the secrets of some very strange scientists, and shows readers how to try some experiments for themselves.
-- Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology -- Inspired by the questions children ask about the world around them -- Simple text and detailed illustrations answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages
Prepare to exercise your mind as you investigate big ideas in this philosophical question and answer series. Cool illustrations, brainteasers, and quirky quotations add to the simple and fun question-and-answer format, introducing readers to life's important questions. What's in empty space if it's not empty? What makes something funny? Can elephants cry? and what came first: the chicken or …
My familys very busy. we always rush about. we need a vacation'
A simple introduction to the composition and functions of blood.'
Briefly describes how a cow produces milk, how the milk is processed in a dairy, and how various other dairy products are made from milk.'
The 28 humorous scenes illustrate for kids what good manners are all about.'
Wonder Why the Wind Blows answers all sorts of tricky and fascinating questions about Planet Earth, such as "How cold is snow?", "How hot are deserts?", and "Where do rivers end?"
The Earth's biodiversity-the rich variety of life on our planet-is disappearing at an alarming rate. And while many books have focused on the expected ecological consequences, or on the aesthetic, ethical, sociological, or economic dimensions of this loss, Sustaining Life is the first book to examine the full range of potential threats that diminishing biodiversity poses to human health. Edited…