Smith, Miranda

"An accessible introduction to our planet's creatures, perfect for fact-hungry animal lovers!"--Provided by publisher.

An illustrated guide to ancient Egypt that describes dynasties, palace life, pyramids, tombs, mummification, war, trade, religion, rulers, and other related topics.

Presents a colorfully illustrated description of the various components and systems of the human body, including DNA, muscles, joints, blood vessels, glands, skin, hair, nails, the heart, the cardiopulmonary and digestive system, and more, with a glossary.

Introduces the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, discussing the people, places, lives, beliefs, treasures, and battles.

Presents descriptions and statistics about some of vehicles that have been used to set extreme world records, including racing cars, monster trucks, trains, hydroplanes, submergence vehicles, yachts, jets, and spaceships.

Discusses the life cycles of insects, diseases, and weeds, the plants they affect, and the latest organic controls to keep them in check.

Provides answers to a wide range of questions about animals and their behavior and abilities.

A biography of the nineteen-year-old American who overcame her stage fright to win the world championship in figure skating in the 1976 Olympics.

Full-color photographs and illustrations describe the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of several species of shark.