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What turns owls into airborne ninjas? Which creature has the highest pounce rate? Which dinosaur scared the pants off the mighty T-rex?Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green? and How Loud Can You Burp? leads us through the wide world of all things toothed, clawed and fearsome in this brilliantly informative book about creatures that hunt to survive. Packed with amazing photographs, illustrations, information and jokes about all things sharp, toothy and ferocious – from lions and bears to dino...

Neil Armstrong's journey to the moon is the focus of the 15th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes, for ages 5 to 8.  This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's chi...

Never has natural history been so fun! Scientific accuracy and humor combine to tell the entire history of Earth in a comic book format. A paleontologist and a storyteller take two children through the birth of our planet, the beginning of microbes, and through the heydays of protozoans, dinosaurs, and early mammals with unfailing enthusiasm. The art accurately portrays animal species and prehistoric landscapes, includes maps and infographics, but also adds humorous touches: a google-eyed pre...

Factology: Bugs is a fact-packed introduction to insects presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics. Did you know that 90% of all animal species on Earth are insects? For 400 million years bugs have thrived on Earth and in this full-to-bursting volume we’re introducing you to lots of them! From web-spinning arachnids to masters of camouflage like the stick insect, get ready to meet all sorts of incredible invertebrates. This visually stunning science guide explores the evolution of...

An exciting illustrated biography about Alfred Russel Wallace, the second person to come up with the theory of evolution. Alfred Russel Wallace may not have been the first in the world to come up with the theory we now know as evolution, but he still made huge contributions to the world of science as the second. In the pursuit of knowledge and insects for his collection, he discovered thousands of living things previously unknown to science, had some animals named after him (including a flying...

An out-of-this world guide to the wonders of physics for children aged 8 and up - as told by scientific sleuth Sherlock Ohms and his rodent sidekicks. Following The Element in the Room and That's Life!, this fun and beautiful book will have young scientists unlocking the world of Physics, seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home. Covering motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy and much more, this engaging and accessible guide incl...

This illustrated digest will detail the lives of the lady-types that the Lumberjanes have taken as their role models, with some additional fun facts from the Lumberjanes themselves.  Step inside the world of the New York Times best-selling Lumberjanes like never before with an illustrated look inside the lives of the lady-types that the Lumberjanes have taken as their role models - along with fun facts and humorous insights from the Lumberjanes themselves!  Assigned one of five categories (Th...

Which animal has the biggest eyes? What's inside your ear-holes? Why do sweaty socks smell so stinky?Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions about the five senses in this funny and informative book.Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible smelly things, like why sprouts and ice cream taste so different. Poo! What IS That Smell? contains absolutely no boring bits!Discover more funny science with Disgusting Science:...

After Isaac is caught vandalizing a sign at his local community garden, he's put to work under the wing of one of the gardeners, Aurora. But Isaac's time with Aurora isn't just about growing vegetables! As they make useful projects together for the garden and for Isaac's home, Aurora teaches Isaac about the natural and human-built systems we're all a part of, how our decisions and lifestyles impact the planet, and how even a kid can make better choices to live more sustainably! As with all the...

What is a selfish gene? What are the kingdoms of life? Why are there no car-sized bugs and beetles? Glenn Murphy, author of Why is Snot Green?, answers these and a lot of other brilliant questions in this funny and informative book. Packed with doodles and information about all sorts of incredible things, from how we evolved from chemical soup to shrews to human beings, and why bugs really do rule the world? Evolution: The Whole Life on Earth Story contains absolutely no boring bits!Discover mor...

For countless generations, polar bears have made the ice their home. It's a habitat that changes from day to day, season to season, keeping these marine mammals on their furry toes! Polar bears are the ultimate survivors, adapting to an environment constantly in flux. Join two curious polar bear cubs as they play, hunt, and navigate life in the Arctic. With each season, they learn polar bear biology and behavior, as well as strategies and skills that will help them thrive in a landscape that i...