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.
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.
Crocodiles and alligators have always been one of humankind'smost feared predators. Around since the days of the dinosaurs, theyare probably the source of myths about ferocious serpents andman-eating dragons. All tall tales aside, these reptiles remainfascinating creatures. Did you know that crocodiles and alligatorseat their food without chewing? Or that they use the sun toregulate their body temperature? Renowned science writer SeymourSimon's accessible text, and full-color photos, provide a stellarintroduction to these reptile wonders.
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.
