Thomas R. Jackson

Provides fascinating facts about some of the planet's most destructive natural forces.

Containing photographic entries for more than 100 insects and creepy crawlies including the honey bee, carpet beetle, field grasshopper, crab spider, housefly, gypsy moth, and more, concise text identifies the main features and information on what the bugs eat, where the bugs live, and whether they are found alone or in colonies, while accompanying stickers challenge kids to record all their findings to help create their own personal bug journal.

"Get a closer look at the hidden world of sharks, the ocean's greatest predators. In this collection of incredible photographs you'll meet new sharks from the gentle whale shark to the fearsome great white, see sharks swimming through coral reefs, and, of course, watch them on the hunt"--Book jacket.

An essential guide to milestone developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos...from ancient times to the present day. From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, take a journey through the wonders of the universe. Featuring topics from the Copernican Revolution to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, The Astronomy Book uses flowcharts, graphics, and illustrations to...

This latest entry in the series "Big Ideas Simply Explained" looks at the most important mathematical ideas, theorems, and inventions, utilizing an approach that uses creative typography, colorful graphics, and accessible language to make these concepts easier to understand.