Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness in order to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't visited before: Antarctica. Illustrations.
Traces life on earth through the geological strata, from the arrival of man back to the first plants. Gives us a remarkable grasp of the fossil record. Illustrates the geological periods from the present back to the earliest or Precambrian Era, and includes major developments and life forms of each time frame.
On a most sense-sational trip that takes them through an eye, an ear, a tongue, and even a dog's nose, Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the senses. Using their trademark sense of humor, Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen provide facts about the senses in both the human and animal worlds.
What is soil? Who lives in dirt? How does earth help things grow? The answers are within this fun- and fact-filled picture book. Just follow the gardening star-nosed mole in the colorful outfits...and dig in
From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy and A Rock Is Lively comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the world of butterflies. An incredible variety of butterflies are celebrated here in all of their beauty and wonder, from the tiny Arian Small Blue to the grand Queen Alexandra's Birdwing. Perfect for a child's bedroom bookshelf or for the classroom! 《蝴蝶,如此耐心》带领孩子们进入色彩斑斓的蝴蝶世界。书中从闪闪发光的蓝闪荆凤蝶到鲜橙色的君主斑蝶,从小的小蓝灰蝶到*的亚历山大鸟翼凤蝶,呈现了蝴蝶不可思议的多样性,并赞颂它们的美丽和神奇。除了提供关于蝴蝶的有趣知识,书中还详细介绍了毛毛虫变蝴蝶的全过程,相信会让孩子们大饱眼福,同时也能够激发孩子的好奇心和观察力。
Have you heard that the Moon is made of green cheese? Or thatthe appearance of the full moon can turn you into a wolf? And howabout that Man on the Moon? If you believe any of these old Moon myths, then you need to getyour facts straight—straight from a Moonstruck cat and his fireflypal, that is. These two characters have the real facts, and they’rejust as intriguing: Why does the Moon seem to change shape? What isit made of? Who were the men on the Moon, and what did they findthere? Let this fun-loving feline and his bright friend show youaround huge lunar craters, Moon dust, rocks, and footprints, andgive you the solar system’s best view of planet Earth. Take thechallenge—Jump Into Science today and let this astronomicallyknowledgeable duo fly you to the Moon tonight.
Do you smell smoke? Young apprentice Lemony Snicket is investigating a case of arson but soon finds himself enveloped in the ever-increasing mystery that haunts the town of Stain'd-by-the-Sea. Who is setting the fires? What secrets are hidden in the Department of Education? Why are so many schoolchildren in danger? Is it all the work of the notorious villain Hangfire? How could you even ask that? What kind of education have you had?
A beautifully simple introduction to eggs of all kinds; from tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, from fossilised dinosaur eggs to gooey fish eggs, it's an entirely fresh look at the familiar.Attractive and informative, this will find a home in classrooms and Easter baskets alike. Now in paperback!
Remember Dublin for ever with this exquisite cut-papersouvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning mementofeatures twelve of Dublin's most famous sites: Trinity College andthe Molly Malone statue, Guinness Storehouse, the General PostOffice and The Spire, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Custom House,Leinster House, Phoenix Park, Dublin Castle, The Gaiety Theatre,Merrion Square, Eason Bookstores on O'Connell Street and Ha'pennyBridge. Stylishly illustrated and folding out to a length of 150cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyone visiting Ireland'scapital city. Great things come in small packages, and buyers willbe amazed at how much of Dublin is folded into this petite box.Printed front and back, twelve famous sites are featured along withbrief de*ions/histories in a concertina. Fully extended, thecityscape is almost 5 feet long! This is an impulse buy; great forcounter displays or baskets. It can be sold in travel, novelty,gift sections. This is a nice alternative to a postcard.
Ever wondered why elephants have trunks? Or why your legs lookshorter under water? And just why was football once banned? Thisbook answers a wide range of 'why' questions and provides furtherinformation with fun-filled facts. Appealing artworks help explainthe answers, allowing children to build up their knowledge on avariety of subjects.
這本小小立體書總長150公分,以大都會博物館為題,囊括大都會博物館知名的拍照/展覽點,包括:大廳、丹鐸神殿、查理斯安格哈德廳、盔甲兵器館、以護壁板裝飾仿瓦朗吉維爾飯店時期的展覽廳、佩里特歐式雕塑廳、中世紀雕像廳、希臘羅馬畫廊、努爾丁伊斯蘭時期展覽廳、十九世紀歐式繪畫及雕塑展覽廳、現代藝術畫廊以及阿斯特庭院。 除了精美插畫,每個景點皆以摺頁方式呈現,並附有簡短的敘述或歷史介紹。小小的一個立體書,讓你一覽紐約大都會博物館的多元風貌!
In Wonderful World of Earth, stunning real-life photos andcolorful illustrations give readers a firsthand look at our planetand the natural events that take place on it.Earthquakes,volcanoes, and landslides are just some ofthefascinating subjects covered in this reference book for youngreaders.
In a fading town, far from anyone he knew or trusted, a young Lemony Snicket began his apprenticeship in an organization nobody knows about. He started by asking questions that shouldn't have been on his mind. Now he has written an account that should not be published, in four volumes that shouldn't be read. This is the first volume.
With the help of the staff and equipment at a Seussian spa, the Cat in the Hat explains the basics of healthy living, from eating right and getting enough exercise and sleep, to having a positive body image, to the distance and speed of a typical sneeze!
WHY IS THE arctic so cold? How do polar bears cross thin ice?How did people learn to survive in that harsh climate? Find out theanswers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House ResearchGuide: Polar Bears and the Arctic, Jack and Annie's guide tothe arctic. This is the nonfiction companion to Polar Bears pastBedtime .
Some have fuzzy fur, or big adorable eyes, others love to cuddle, but all have the power to make you say "aww " National Geographic Kids brings readers some of their reader's favorite cute animals in one convenient package. Roly-poly polar bears, waddling penguins, funny monkeys, and amazing animal babies are all adorable in their own way, and have won their way into kids' hearts all over the world. Fascinating animal information is accompanied by wonderful photographs to ensure that kids' natural curiosity is both satisfied AND inspired.
Remember Hong Kong for ever with this exquisite cut-papersouvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning mementofeatures twelve of Hong Kong and neigbouring Macau's most famoussites: Peninsula Hotel, Tai O, Tian Tan Buddha, The Peak, Chi LinNunnery, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, AberdeenHarbour, Happy Valley Race Course, Kowloon, Statue Square, theruins of St Paul's (Macau) and Guia Fortress (Macau). Stylishlyillustrated and folding out to a length of 150 cm, this is aperfect souvenir for anyone visiting China's bustling cities. Greatthings come in small packages, and buyers will be amazed at howmuch of Hong Kong is folded into this petite box. Printed front andback, twelve famous sites are featured along with briefde*ions/histories in a concertina. Fully extended, thecityscape is almost 5 feet long! It is an impulse buy; great forcounter displays or baskets. It can be sold in travel, novelty andgift sections. It is a nice alternative to a postcard.
Remember New York for ever with this exquisite cut-papersouvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning mementofeatures twelve of New York's most famous sites: the Statue ofLiberty, Brooklyn Bridge, the Flat Iron Building, Macy's, theEmpire State Building, Grand Central Station, Times Square, RadioCity Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, Central Park, the GuggenheimMuseum and the Yankee Stadium. Stylishly illustrated and foldingout to a length of 150 cm, this is a perfect souvenir for anyonevisiting America's most famous city.
"Au revoir," Pluto In this newly revised, bestselling backlisttitle, beginning readers and budding astronomers are launched on awild trip to visit the now "eight "planets in our solar system (perthe International Astronomical Union's 2006 decision to downgradePluto from a planet to a dwarf planet), along with the Cat in theHat, Thing One, Thing Two, Dick, and Sally. It's a readingadventure that's out of this world
Ever wondered how bubbles get into fizzy drinks? Or how weknow what the dinosaurs looked like? And just how many ants can ananteater eat? This book answers a wide range of 'how' questions andprovides further information with fun-filled facts. Appealingartworks help explain the answers, allowing children to build uptheir knowledge on a variety of subjects.
Step inside the world of x-rays where you can see behind walls, inside objects, and even through skin! Ever wonder what you would like? What about a laptop computer or cell phone? A spider or a fish? Each page features an x-ray photo of a person or object in nature, sports, or technology with de*ions and fun facts about the images themselves, along with a brief explanation of how x-rays work.
An informative introduction to the "world records" held byfourteen members of the animal kingdom. Each spread portrays ananimal that is the largest, slowest, longest lived. Readers can seethe animal's size in relation to something familiar. "Here's proofthat power isn't just about size and that science can be a lot offun." -- Booklist, starred review