Wood, Alix

Text and color illustrations explore the habitat, eating customs, mating rituals, and lifespan of miniature pigs.

"Every spooky movie needs some creepy sounds. The sound designer is responsible for creating the mood that makes us want to hide under our seats. Besides recording sound effects, sound designers also capture actors' dialogue, decide what music will play in scenes and when, and work with composers. This fascinating volume will make readers appreciate what they hear in movies as well as how sounds can match perfectly to a film's visual elements. They'll discover tips and tricks of real-life sound designers and even learn about the physics of sound, a perfect accompaniment to the science classroom."--Amazon.com.

"Everyone loves a good twist in a movie and that moment of surprise when the audience screams. The screenwriter is the one to thank for memorable movie plots and characterizations. Creative writers will . . . figur[e] out how to take an original concept and create a script that Hollywood moguls will [want] to turn into a blockbuster. They'll learn how to seamlessly incorporate setting, dialogue, and stage directions into a . . . storyline. All the tips and tricks to successful screenwriting are in this . . . guide"--Amazon.com.

"One of the most crucial people behind the scenes in a movie is the film editor. Without this meticulous artist, a film would seem awkward, hard to follow, and unprofessional. The film editor knows when to cut the action of a scene and how to transition into the next scene flawlessly. They know when to use a close-up and how to add important visual effects. There's a lot to the art of film editing, but this filmmaker's guide is an accessible view into the fascinating career that movie enthusiasts may never have considered."--Amazon.com.

"Books come in all shapes and sizes... invites readers to make their own books, beginning with striking covers and delving into inner design concepts such as fonts, colors, lift-the-flap components, and even, everyone's favorite, pop-ups. Whether designers are interested in illustrating, writing, or creating a work of art, the perfect achievable activity is awaiting them."--Publisher.

When crime scene investigators (CSIs) are called to the location of a murder, they document what they see in detail and carefully collect the evidence. Evidence isn't always obvious to the untrained eye. Readers of this remarkable book, which includes dynamic photographs, will become trained to know what to look for at a crime scene as they tag along with scientists on an intriguing case. They'll learn about various kinds of evidence as well as how it's analyzed to provide essential clues about what happened at the scene and how to find the killer.

Criminal profilers have the challenging task of building a profile, or description, of an unknown criminal offender. Using clues left behind at a crime scene and various investigative processes, they can discover what the culprit was feeling, planning, and perhaps even their next move. This is especially important when the perpetrator is a serial killer who will likely strike again. Readers will be engrossed in this account of a criminal profiler on a case. Vivid on-the-job photographs and images perfectly match the action of the story and support key attributes of this important career.

Forensic pathologists are experts in determining a person's cause of death. This book is part narrative and part science text, explaining how pathologists use their knowledge of the human body to help solve mysteries.

Text and color illustrations explore haunted hotels, and the ghosts that have stalked these rooms around the world.

Some of the world's most haunted houses are also the most famous! Riveted readers will be astounded to learn that the White House is among them, as well as China's Forbidden City. They'll understand why these and other spooky structures around the world earned their eerie reputations as they learn about the history surrounding each. Thought-provoking sidebars, a helpful map, and an arresting design and photographs make this volume a truly motivating and memorable experience.