Tom Jackson

"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior and habitat of sea turtles."--

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS DINOSAURS is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS IN THE TIME OF THE DINOSAURS. IN THE TIME OF THE DINOSAURS from the bestselling Magic School Bus series taught thousands of kids about the T-rex, triceratops, and stegosaurus. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS DINOSAURS will expand upon the original title with fresh and updated content about all the incredible extinct...

"Blast off on an incredible journey through the Universe! Touch down on every planet in our solar system, then buckle up as you swing past our nearest stars and journey beyond to distant galaxies, mysterious nebulas, and powerful quasars. How many stars are in the Milky Way? Is there an alien life on any exoplanets? What makes a black hole? Discover the answers and more as you journey from Earth, to the stars, and beyond."--Back cover.

Which is the densest element? Which has the largest atoms? And why are some elements radioactive? From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, this is a fresh new look at the Periodic Table. Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid...

Insects and spiders are some of the most complex and crafty creatures on Earth. This book gives readers an up-close look at the mechanics behind bugs. Readers will enjoy learning about the leaping flea, the bloodsucking tick, the migrating Monarch butterfly, and the stinging scorpion. They'll explore the ways that the anatomy of each insect and spider gives it amazing abilities and skills suited to its environment. This book is full of fun fact boxes...

From reptile islands to monkeys that hang out in volcanic pools, this book is sure to keep you reading. Full-color photographs and fun traveler's checklists help bring these amazing places to you.

Readers take a dive underwater to take an in-depth look at the mechanics behind fish and other sea creatures. Marine creatures are made to fit their environments, whether they live in shallow reefs or the deep sea. This book describes the technology behind the super senses of sharks, the speed of a sailfish, and the propulsion of squid. How big are giant clams? How does a stonefish launch a sneak attack? Readers will learn the answers to these questions...

What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses, and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions with Hackers, part of the new What's the Issue? series. Should states be allowed access to all communications? What level of privacy should an individual expect? Who owns the Internet? In this fascinating starting point...