Introduction to Shakespeare's works and life, looking at how his works have been performed, interpreted and adapted from his own lifetime up to the 1990s.
Scientists and doctors have come along way from the early days of organ transplantation. What is now possible wouldn't have been imaginable 30 years ago. What will be possible in the future?.
Contains descriptions of a wealth of disgusting, gross, and repulsive things, grouped in the categories of people, animals, food, inventions, plants, and others, each with a Yuck Factor rating. Includes illustrations and sidebars.
Highlights some of the world's greatest things, including the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of China, Angel Falls, the Amazon River, the biggest supertanker, the longest bridge, the smallest robot, and ninety-three other manmade and natural wonders.
Reveals the science behind light, discussing where light comes from, why rainbows occur, how cameras work, why people and animals need sunlight, and other related topics.
Collects one hundred facts about threats to the planet Earth and conservation efforts, covering global warming, green machines, saving species, and more; and includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.
Presents an introduction to the lives of lizards, discussing where they live, how and what they eat, and other aspects of their lifestyles, skills, and behaviors; and examines the threats posed to lizards by habitat destruction and humans.
Discusses how to survive one hundred of the most dangerous things in the world, including avalanches, tornadoes, rattlesnakes, sharks, falling down a well, and more, and covers the likelihood of encountering each threat and the probability of survival.
