John Farndon

Explains how ships and other water vehicles work, what keeps them afloat, and how they are constructed.

Describes the discovery, versatility and other special characteristics, various uses, and affect on the human body of this most common metal in the world.

From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from...

Explains what plant leaves are, their function, how they grow, kinds of leaves, and their relationship with animals and people.

Describes a wide variety of extreme weather such as tornadoes, droughts, storms, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Provides information about oil and other petroleum products, explaining what they are and how they are used; discussing oil exploration, drilling, and refining; and looking at the problem of pollution and alternatives to oil as a fuel source. Includes clip-art CD-ROM and wall chart.

"Learn more about the destructive force of volcanoes through powerful images and stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for volcanic eruptions, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--

"Your body can do all sorts of amazing things, and your brain is in control of it all! Get to know your brain, nerves, senses, and much more, in this fantastic introduction to the human body"--Publisher's description.

"Your body can do all sorts of amazing things, but it needs food to function. Have you ever wondered what happens to the food we eat? Get to know your mouth, stomach, liver, and much more, in this fantastic introduction to the human body"--

"Explore the devastation left behind by fires and floods though these dramatic stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for and prevent fires and floods, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--Provided by publsher.