Africa (Facts at Your Fingertips. the World of Endangered Animals)
by Tim Harris
As the world becomes more aware of the threats climate change, genetic modification, and deforestation has on the longevity of our natural resources, young readers must rally to preserve our food and world. Readers of Michael Pollen will thoroughly enjoy the depth and fascinatingly intricate social economy of seeds.
Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between! Ever wondered how we got from nothing to something?Or thought about how we can weigh the earth?Or wanted to reach the edge of the universe?Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book - a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, an...
The essential pocket primer on climate change that will leave an indelible impact on everyone who reads it. • “Jahren asks the central question of our time: how can we learn to live on a finite planet?" —Elizabeth Kolbert, New York Times bestselling author of The Sixth Extinction "The voice that science has been waiting for.” —Nature Hope Jahren is an award-winning scientist, a brilliant writer, a passionate teacher, and one of the seven billion people with whom we share this earth. In The St...
The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology
by Sarina Peterson and Brianna Rapini
24 Major Biology Topics You Should KnowExplore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters’ Cartoon Guide to Biology. #1 Best Seller in Ecology for Teens & Young Adults, Teen & Young Adult Experiments & Projects, and Teen & Young Adult History of Science Science facts made easy. From the dynamic sister duo behind the beloved Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel, this visual learning book features 24 major educational concepts commonly taught in life sciences...