Michael Bright

Most of us use water all day, every day, without thinking about it. But how does it get to our homes? From the pitter patter of raindrops to the whoosh of water from the shower, this book follows the journey from the source to the resource. Water is one of the most vital natural resources for humans, and we use it in abundance for more than just drinking water. It is used in household chores, leisure activities, and in work and industry. Readers will...

Examines some of the more unusual or dangerous creatures that inhabit the ocean, including the blue whale, giant squid, jellyfish, viperfish, and the whale shark.

Examines the lifestyles and physical characteristics of bears and pandas, how they survive, and where they live, from the Arctic tundra and mountain slopes to scrub deserts and tropical forests.

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

"This book covers all the major weather phenomena that exist across the world. Accompanied by useful maps and interesting facts, the narrative describes various weather instruments, forecasting, clouds, types of precipitation, and major storms. The final chapter addresses how climate change is affecting the atmosphere, sea level, and life on Earth."--Provided by publisher.

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

"This awe-inspiring updated edition of the Book of World Records comes complete with new entries in pop culture, science, tech, nature, sports, medicine, and more. This 2023 edition also includes "Trending" sections for each category, covering all the new cool social media facts, incredible stats, and facts you need to know from the past year"-- Provided by publisher.