National Geographic Kids Weird but True! 300 outrageous facts.
Open this book and marvel at "brain-tickling trivia about animals, outer space, crazy inventions, the human body, weather, food, geography, and more! It's FASCINATING!!! |
 Buried Treasures: Uncovering Secrets of the Past
"Traces of the great Lighthouse of Alexandria, mummies two thousand years old, the bones of a Baluchitherium (the largest land mammal yet known), and the Nazca Lines traced out in the Peruvian Andean desert-these are some of the sites pictured in this book. ...Today's scientific archaeologists have the good fortune of working at a time when technology can help them find worlds that till now were completely buried." With a very clear, uncluttered layout, this very accessible book reveals a fascinating glimpse at some of our world's "buried treasures". |
The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece
"Explore the remarkable world of the ancient Greeks, from brainy philosophers to fearless soldiers and mythical monsters. Stunning photography and detailed reconstructions paint a vivid picture of ancient Greece, while the comprehensive fact finder includes summaries of Greek myths and plays, a who's who, and a time chart." |
Olivia's Birds Saving the Gulf by Olivia Bouler
"One eleven-year-old girl can make a difference...Written in her own words, this spectacular picture book by budding ornithologist [a person who studies birds] and artist Olivia Bouler is a unique field guide to backyard and endangered birds...Featuring...fascinating bird facts, Olivia's hand-drawn illustrations, and stunning photos, it brings the beauty of more than fifty different birds to life and celebrates her brave efforts to save those affected by the 2010 Gulf oil spill. Through her Save the Gulf campaign, Olivia Bouler proves that everyone has the power to change the world. She has single-handedly raised over $150,000 via Audubon's Gulf Oil Spill recovery efforts...Also included are easy-to-do, everyday ways kids of all ages can get involved, take a stand, and make the world a cleaner, safer, better place." |
Usborne Activities: Lots of Things to Draw
"This inspiring book is crammed with ideas for anyone who wants to start drawing. Imaginative projects are clearly explained using simple step-by-step instructions. Find out how to draw animals and dinosaurs, mermaids and princesses, trucks and tractors, and lots more." |
 Guinness World Records 2012
There's "4,000 new, updated and classic world records" in this latest edition of Guinness World Records, with "over 900 amazing photos, all new to the book!" |
 Dinosaurs a children's encyclopedia
This book reveals everything you need to know about dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Packed with hundreds of lifelike digital reconstructions of Earth's most incredible animals, this book will transport you back in time to an astonishing lost world. Discover the biggest, the scariest, and the weirdest animals ever to walk, swim, or fly on the planet. From the monstrous giant scorpions of early oceans to the ice-age mammoths..., Dinosaurs a children's encyclopedia is a celebration of the entire history of animal life on Earth. |
 How to Draw Monster Reptiles
A step-by-step how to draw book, this title shows even the most inexperienced artist how to draw lively and realistic monster reptiles - from komodo dragons to alligators. Learn about the materials you can use for drawing, gain practical advice on portraying light, shade and tonal contrast and find out how to create close-up details! |
 All About New Zealand's Freshwater Wildlife by Dave Gunson
Which fish is a bloodthirsty hitchhiker? Which plants like to have insects for dinner?...and just why do ducks walk like that?
You'll find all the answers inside, together with lots more about the life in and around our lakes, rivers and wetlands, including the world-travelling snail, the upside-down bug, and the alarm clock that hides in swamps...and, oh yes - the scuba-diving spider. |
 Epic Voyages by Robyn Mundy and Nigel Rigby
Discover how adventurous mariners used their skill and resourcefulness to adapt to challenging conditions - unpredictable weather, physical hardship, unforeseen perils. Find out strategies and survival techniques succeeded and which failed, sometimes with tragic results. Explore the vast oceans and wild seas navigated by these intrepid sailors on their long, dangerous voyages. Epic Voyages looks at the adventures of Magellan, Cook, Shackleton, Heyerdahl and Chichester. |
 Epic Climbs by John Cleare
Discover how mountaineers reached the summit of some of the world's highest mountains for the first time. Journey to the European Alps, the Himalaya, the Karakoram Range, and the polar region of North America. Find out about the dangers of rock falls, avalanches, sudden blizzards, and hidden crevasses. Epic Climbs looks at Eiger, K2, Everest, McKinley and Matterhorn. |
 Explorers: Things That Go by Clive Gifford
Explore race tracks, runways and railways, watch a space rocket blast away from Earth, discover how a car woks and learn about some of the fastest, most powerful vehicles ever made. The clear, friendly style and bite size junks of information make this book suitable for young readers of various ages. |
 make it! by Jane Bull
Stop! Think before you drop! Can you reuse your rubbish? The answer is yes. make it! is packed with ideas to turn your trash into treasure, whether it's paper, plastic, metal, or fabric, and make gorgeous gifts and terrific toys. So hold the rubbish and get creative. Going green has never been so much fun. |