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Tom Jackson
Dive into the world's oceans, exploring sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas, and the murky depths to meet 36 magnificent ocean creatures.
Take a journey through oceans and seas to…
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Here is the essential guide to engineering, an authoritative reference book and timeline about how technology has given shape to our civilization.
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Here is the updated essential guide to computers, an authoritative reference book and timeline about the most powerful tools ever devised. Computing has been the sharp end of cutting-edge technology…
Here is the updated essential guide to mathematics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that explores the work of history's greatest mathematicians. These include the teasing genius of Pierre de…
Here is the updated essential guide to physics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines the foundations upon which all scientific knowledge rests. Without physics, everything else from astronomy…
Tom Jackson, Barry Madden
Illustrated with more than 250 outstanding photographs, Wild Animals presents an in-depth look at the natural world's most deadly, endangered or just plain strange creatures, from poisonous spiders to aggressive…
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Meet fire-breathing dragons, magical fairies, ancient monsters, and shapeshifting spirits as you take a journey through the fantastic realm of legend, myth, and folklore.
From the blood-sucking vampire and the…
A lavishly illustrated and fact-packed guide to dinosaurs - as you've never seen them before.
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Tom Jackson, Jennifer Parker
This engaging book reveals the amazing diversity of plankton, how they belong to a wide range of living groups, and how their ecology, lifestyles, and adaptations have evolved to suit…
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"Zoom around the track with a drone in this action-packed nonfiction text. Readers will learn about drone competitions, gear, and what it takes to win a drone race with exciting…
"In 1971 a man hijacked a plane and demanded parachutes and money. Then he jumped out of the plane and was never seen again. Readers will discover the strange, unexplained…
"The Bell family thought they were being haunted. For three years, an angry ghost bothered them. It finally stopped after the father died. Did the ghost kill him? Readers will…
"The Mary Celeste was found abandoned with all items still on board. Why did the crew leave the ship so fast? Curious readers explore the details of the ship's failed…
With detailed captions explaining the history, behaviour and feeding habits of all the rabbit and hare species, Rabbits is a fascinating examination of these popular mammals in more than 130…
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Featuring the surviving species and subspecies, from African bush elephants to Asian pygmy elephants, Elephants explores how these fascinating animals hunt and feed, reproduce and rear their young, compete, defend…
Illustrated with over 150 photographs, Penguins features a variety of species, from the Emperor, Chinstrap and Adelie penguins in the Antarctic to the Magellanic, Southern Rockhopper and Yellow-crested Macaroni penguins…
Arranged in chapters covering the different types of breeds, Encyclopedia of Dogs is a hugely informative visual celebration of man's best friend. With fascinating captions on every page, even dog…
DIVE INTO THE WORLD'S OCEANS TO MEET 36 MAGNIFICENT OCEAN CREATURES Explore sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas and the murky depths to see some of the most incredible ocean…
Bears is an introduction to an animal that has fascinated and terrified people throughout history. With full captions explaining how the species hunts and feeds, rears its young and migrates…
Here is the updated essential guide to the Periodic Table, an authoritative reference book and timeline with at-a-glance information for every element. The Periodic Table, set out by Dmitri Mendeleev…
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Here is the essential guide to psychology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how we learned to understand ourselves. Psychology is a young science.
The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Computers are a great example. In the span of a few decades…
Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen…
With full captions explaining how the species and its subspecies hunts and feeds, rears its young and migrates, and whether it is endangered and protected, Wolves is a brilliant examination…
Honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter, leafcutter and mason bees: bees come in many different types, with more than 16,000 species worldwide. Bees is an outstanding collection of…
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This comprehensive hardback encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of physics for young readers, filled with spectacular full-colour photography. From the tiniest subatomic particles to the vast…
"In robot obstacle course competitions, robots navigate an obstacle course autonomously or via remote control. Discover what it takes to program, equip, and pilot your way to victory. Let the…
The discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. New jet engine designs use cutting-edge materials and manufacturing techniques so passenger…
the discoveries and inventions of today are poised to change the way you live in the near future. Today, we live and work in the real world. But computer scientists…
Young readers can discover the wonders of biology with this fascinating, beautifully illustrated reference book. They are sure to be intrigued and inspired by the wide-ranging, clearly expressed ideas inside.
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This comprehensive hardback encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of physics for young readers, bursting with incredible facts and striking full-color images.
From the tiniest subatomic particles…
Pasta salads reinvented - celebrate the fun and versatility of pasta. From the classic to the unique, there's one for every occasion.
Birds of Prey - or raptors - are some of the most captivating bird species in the world. Think of eagles and condors, vultures, hawks and kites, but also owls…
With full captions explaining the difference between the species, their behaviour and feeding habits, Whales & Dolphins is a vibrant look at these marine mammals in 180 vivid photographs.
The feral cousins of well-known domesticated breeds, wild horses live on the margins of human habitation. Wild Horses celebrates a wide variety of breeds from all around the world. Each…
Arranged in chapters covering family, working dogs, companion dogs, senses, and behaviour, Puppies features a huge range of breeds from all around the world. From a fluffy Alaskan Malamute to…
In a handy pocket format with full captions explaining the different species, behaviour and feeding habits, *Sharks & Underwater Predators *is a lively examination of these elemental killers in through…
"Miley Cyrus looks up to Dolly Parton. But Parton isn't just Cyrus's godmother-she's also her inspiration. From performing onscreen to creating music together, young readers learn more about their music…
"Beyoncae and Whitney Houston have more than just their soulful singing in common. From fame to fortune to charity work, young readers discover how Beyoncae follows in Houston's footsteps"--
"Kendrick Lamar draws influences from many areas in his life when it comes to music, but his biggest inspiration is Tupac Shakur. Young readers learn more about their music, lives…
