Coupe, Robert

From logs to rubber tires, hot air balloons to space probes, humans have made great strides in developing modes of transportation. Time lines, photographs, and eye-catching digital illustrations make this an engaging, visuals-centric look at history s planes, trains, and automobiles (and boats and bicycles, too).

The human body is a complex machine comprised of many different elements. It can be difficult to grasp how these components work separately yet together. The mystery of the body is unraveled in manageable, but thorough, sections with riveting illustrations..

From using a can opener to riding a bicycle, all daily activities involve force and motion to some degree. Friction, magnetism, gravity, and more are all addressed in this look into physical science. Infographics and illustrations help to clarify the abstract concepts..

Explores the history of dinosaurs and their time on Earth. A detailed timeline traces the archaeological discoveries that inform today's study of prehistoric life, and clear, informative illustrations and diagrams explore different kinds of dinosaurs, their appearance and scale, habitats and intellect, and the fossils.

As large as Earth seems to us, it is just one small planet among many. Readers will voyage across the Solar System to learn about each planet's distinct features with succinct information and vivid diagrams. Finishing with a fun quiz, readers will come away with a lasting fascination for space and its many wonders..

Even though the ground may seem solid and still, the earth is actually never at rest. Its surface is constantly shifting, and beneath that churns a layer of molten magma. This book erupts with sizzling information about volcanoes, their study, and some of the deadliest eruptions in history..

The various types of rocks found in our planet are presented in vibrant illustrations. Rich with information about minerals, gemstones, fossilization, the rock cycle, and more, this book will enthrall future geologists with Earth's diverse wonders..

Examines the techniques and physical features used by predatory animals and the defenses used by their prey.