Sink your teeth into this foul fact-ridden book, bursting with gruesome information about animals. Which animal shoots blood from its eyeballs? What disgusting things do some creatures do with their own poo and wee? Which creature lives inside a sea cucumber's bottom?! With pull-tabs, wheels, flaps and pop-ups, this is a truly immersive glimpse into the world of animals!
Since the beginning of time, man has felt the need to travel and explore more of the world around him. Some of these expeditions have become fundamental stages in the history of humankind. Little is known, however, of what led certain courageous men to leave, set sail or join wandering caravans, challenging the unknown to go where no one else had ever dared. And little is known about their h…
Blast off to space and explore our solar system! Including the recent addition of the dwarf planets, this series offers a dun-to-read insight into the solar system supported by superb NASA photography and artwork, as well as high-quality graphics explaining complicated scientific concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
Welcome to a world of wonders! In this enormous book about the Earth there is so much to explore! Readers can marvel at the physical planet, travel back in time to primordial Earth, explore all branches of the tree of life, discover habitats from oceans to deserts, learn how the weather works and take a tour of the human planet from the Maasai steppe to Manhattan.
Did you know that, in some countries, people eat maggot-infested cheese as a delicacy? Or that a snake could give you a deadly bite, even if it is dead? Packed with over 1,500 disgustingly gruesome and fiendishly foul facts, kids are guaranteed to be fascinated for hours!
For science teachers and students in grades 5-9, Science Collections offer teachers a broad assortment of print, video, online and innovative hands-on tools.
Life in the Rainforest: Animals, People, Plants introduces young readers to the rich and diverse life found in tropical rainforests. The book explains how different living things—animals, plants, and people—depend on each other to survive. Readers learn about unique rainforest animals, the different layers of vegetation, and how indigenous communities live in harmony with nature. The book a…
Tropical Rainforests: Tropical rainforests are home to a rich variety of life and this book shows where these environments are and explains why they have special importance. Every living thing, from the bacteria around the great trees' roots to the dazzling diversity of life in the canopy and, of course, the trees themselves, has an important role in the forest's survival.
Buku ini menceritakan tentang Ancala, sebuah bangunan tinggi di kota Jakarta yang dirancang kuat dan tahan terhadap gempa bumi. Melalui sudut pandang Ancala, pembaca diajak memahami bagaimana sebuah bangunan dirancang dengan teknologi dan perencanaan yang baik agar tetap aman ketika terjadi gempa. Cerita ini memperkenalkan konsep bangunan tahan gempa, pentingnya kesiapsiagaan, serta bagaimana m…