Jackson, Tom

"Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture King. See how a game of chess unfolds from opening to endgame and pick up . . . tips and strategies along the way. Meet some of the world's greatest chess players and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!"--Back cover.

Introduces the Amazon River and the rain forest that surrounds it, describing their physical characteristics and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses its people, their history, economic and social conditions, and other details.

"Explore Earth's weirdest forests, flowers that stink, and plants that kill in this engaging text. Full-color photographs and traveler's checklists bring the reader on an exciting journey through the world of amazing plants"--Provided by publisher.

". . . cracks open the history of numbers to explore the surprising, fascinating, and sometimes mind-boggling evolution of mathematics through the ages"--Provided by publisher.

Highlights the seven wonders of the ancient world and explains the feats of engineering behind constructing each wonder.

From the ferocious sea monster Ichthyosaurus and the lumbering plated Stegosaurus to Velociratpor, the stealthy two-legged hunter and Quetzalcoatlus, the God of the skies, Dinopedia is a guide to prehistoric beasts.

"Introduces the language and concepts of science through alphabetically listed entries with illustrations, covering such disciplines as astronomy, chemistry, biology, physics, and the human body"--OCLC.

Dinosaurs from the Mesozoic Era. For each, there is a chapter with dinosaur name (e.g., Tyrannosaurus rex), brief description, geographic area where found, meaning of name (e.g., for Tyrannosaurus rex: king of the tyrant lizards), size, diet (what the dinosaur ate).

"A unique . . . approach to understanding climate change with practical actions to help protect the planet"--Provided by publisher.

Surveys the development of engineering and notable achievements in the field.