Product Description: With tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes, Mother Nature can be incredibly violent and destructive. Providing an insiders view of these and other types of storms, this book is certain to blow readers away with its far-reaching scope, unbelievable information, and dazzling illustrations and photographs...read more

Product Description: Details the various forms of transportation people use, from cars and bicycles to ships and planes.

The Space Race of the mid-1900s took humankind where it had never gone beforethe moon! This volume takes readers on their own moon mission as it outlines a contest of ultimate exploration, recounts the Apollo missions, and adds depth with stellar detail and stunning visual aids.

Product Description: It may be gross and literally make you sick, but the world of bacteria and how it affects human life is fascinating. Looking through the microscope at bacteria themselves and then beyond, this book discusses how the body naturally defends itself against germs as well as the manmade medicines we use to combat them...read more

Product Description: The weather is as complex as it is uncontrollable. Come closer to floods, droughts, and deadly storms than ever before with detailed diagrams and engaging facts. For those who enjoy turning to the skies, this volume provides a thorough introduction into the world of the unpredictablethe weather...read more

More than 600 species have become extinct in the last 400 years, and, while there are many reasons for this alarmingly high number, the influence of human behavior is undeniable. This beautifully illustrated book thoughtfully examines many at-risk species, and the principal threats to their well-being, at the same time empowering students to get involved in conservation efforts. Objective text, clear charts, and graphs weigh the causes and effects of human behavior on animal habitats, while also touching on the animal adaptations and human intervention that have brought certain species back from the brink of extinction.

Product Description: Readers are introduced to how trash is disposed of and the types of trash we produce most. Informative text illustrates the benefits of recycling, composting, and more. Young environmentalists will be captivated by vibrant photographs, diagrams, and fascinating facts.