Tom Jackson

Introduces facts about insects, including the life cycle of butterflies, how crickets communicate, and how ants work together in a community.

Kids need real science information about the Covid-19 pandemic that has kept them away from school, kept their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. And they want information about how to deal with their feelings, too. The Basher mix of science and humor makes these difficult times less frightening by providing approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love.

Expands upon the original title with fresh and updated content about all the incredible extinct creatures from millions and millions of years ago.

Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on the scene? Before animals, dinosaurs and even trees? Imagine if we could discover Earth's history in one day.

Compact and portable, this book is an indispensable beginners pocket guide to identifying the 150 most common North American rocks and minerals.

The Small and Mighty Book of Penguins is a treasure trove of penguin information. Readers will discover tons of original animal art, plus a wealth of fun and fascinating creature facts. Inside, you will learn how an emperor penguin survives a winter in Antarctica, why penguins steal stones from each other and what African penguins have in common with donkeys. With profiles of the world's most interesting flightless birds, this is a book no young penguin...

''Cool pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favorite store-cupboard staple. Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the shelves of your local store to rustle up a summerylunch for the next few days, prepare a big platterful for when company's comin', or simply eat it straight from the mixing bowl as you scan your diary for potluck or picnic potential. With 60+ innovative...

From ancient Egyptian chariots to sleek modern supercars, trace the evolution of our never ending quest for speed. A host of famous vehicles throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make the car such an important part of human history. This book also dissects some major developments, such as the four-stroke engine, crash-testing and satellite navigation to give a rounded picture of this amazing...