"Sharks come in many shapes and sizes and boast many unique talents, this book is a guide for children to learn all about the sharks of the deep, from sensory abilities to diet and habits"--provided by publisher.
An introduction to extreme conditions on Earth, discussing how volcanoes are formed, temperature extremes, rivers, lakes, caves, earthquakes, tsunamis, and more.
Introduces students to mummies, explaining how mummies were made, what role mummification played in ancient Egypt, the different types of mummies, and what mummies reveal about history.
Everyday things like toasters, chocolate bars, and cars are only here because someone bothered to invent them. Learn about these, and other brilliant ideas, from ancient inventions like the wheel, to the high-tech gadgets of the modern world.
"Gurgle, burp, ooze, and squirt--sometimes our bodies do the most disgusting things! Our bodies are food-processing factories that produce oils and gases and waste. From making sticky earwax and stinky sweat to letting out loud burps and embarrassing farts, this book describes why our bodies do the rude and hilarious things they do. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments."--Provided by publisher.
Explains how to be a pirate, describing pirate ships, pirate rules, sailing tips, pirate battles, buried treasures, the typical pirate diet, and what a pirate's daily life was like.
