Provides detailed descriptions of a wide variety of topics from sedimentary rock to the stratosphere, in an illustrated introduction to the planet and its role in the solar system.

This book introduces creatures that live on the body, such as head lice, crab lice, fleas, mites, mosquitoes, ticks, bedbugs, threadworms, tapeworms, roundworms, tsetse flies, and viruses that cause chickenpox and measles.

Explore the hidden depths of the ocean with this stunning visual encyclopedia for kids. Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia reveals the secrets of the seas through stunning images and beautiful photography to engage and educate kids. From the Arctic to the Caribbean, tiny plankton to giant whales, sandy beaches to the deepest depths, Ocean: A Children's Encyclopedia let's your child discover the mysterious world beneath the waves. Packed with fun facts...

Making a complex subject fun, accessible and exciting, this exploration of the brain and how it works features mind-bending puzzles, games, and optical illusions to sharpen the wits.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the world of creepy-crawlies, bugs, and insects, in and around your yard.

This book presents a comprehensive look at the temperate forest biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some famous or important temperate locations.

Profiles the worlds largest, strongest, and loudest insects, providing statistics and facts on each, from the honeypot ants of Australia and hornet moth of Europe to the golden chafer of Central America and the orchid mantid of Southeast Asia.

Takes a look at the role of water in our bodies, our cultures, and our world.