What causes earthquakes? Where do they happen most? What should you do if you feel the earth shake? Just follow the friendly crow-in-the-know for all the answers
"Leaping lizards--the Cat and Co. explore the world of reptiles " The Cat in the Hat travels the globe--in his trusty crocodile car--to explore the world of reptiles: lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Along the way, young readers learn the characteristics shared by most reptiles; basic information about each group; quirky, fun facts about individual species; and much, much more. Cool creatures featured include komodo dragons, chameleons, geckos, cobras, leatherback turtles, frilled lizards--a virtual Who's Who of the World's Most Remarkable Reptiles. Young readers will slither in delight
This is one of a series of books on modern art created to help very young people learn the basic vocabulary used by artists, a sort of ABC of art. This book examines how stories are depicted by artists and how they help to convey meaning in art. Notes at the back of each book provide brief background information that adults will find useful when talking with children about the images reproduced in these books.
Stephen Hawking, author of the multi-million copy bestselling A Brief History of Time , and his daughter Lucy explain theuniverse to readers of all ages. George's parents, who have alwaysbeen wary of technology, warn him about their new neighbors: Ericis a scientist and his daughter, Annie, seems to be following inhis footsteps. But when George befriends them and Cosmos, theirsuper-computer, he finds himself on a wildly fun adventure, whilelearning about physics, time, and the universe. With Cosmos's help,he can travel to other planets and a black hole. But what wouldhappen if the wrong people got their hands on Cosmos? George,Annie, and Eric aren't about to find out, and what ensues is afunny adventure that clearly explains the mysteries of science.Garry Parsons' energetic illustrations add humor and interest, andhis scientific drawings add clarity; there are also eight 4-pagefull-color inserts of scientific photos.
A Crazy Day with Cobras Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! It’sup to Jack and Annie to find the four things that will break thespell. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India overfour hundred years ago, they discover an amazing and exotic worldfilled with great danger. Dogs in the Dead of Night Jack and Annie must find a rare flower to save one of their bestfriends! So when the magic tree house whisks them back in time tothe Swiss Alps, they’re confused. How can they find a flower buriedunder ice and snow? Jack thinks their mission ishopeless! Abe Lincoln at Last! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to Washington,D.C., in 1861, Jack can’t wait to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! Butthe new president is too busy to see them, as he is desperatelytrying to save a nation in crisis.When Jack and Annie ask for somemagical help, they go back even further in time to a mysteriouswoods. A Perfect Time for Pandas Jack and Annie are off to a villa
George is heartbroken when he learns that his friend Annie andher father are moving to the US. Eric has a new job working for thespace program, looking for signs of life in the Universe. Ericleaves George with a gift—a book called The User’s Guide to theUniverse . But Annie and Eric haven’t been gone for very longwhen Annie believes that she is being contacted by aliens, who havea terrible warning for her. George joins her in the US to help herwith her quest—and before he knows it, he, Annie, Cosmos, andAnnie’s annoying cousin Emmett have been swept up in a cosmictreasure hunt, spanning the whole galaxy and beyond.
Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore the most amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the importance of protecting corals from pollution. Matthews's ink-and-gouache paintings bring the colors and variety of this habitat to life. The book also includes a simple experiment that demonstrates how "filter feeders" strain food from the water.
