Sabatino, Michael

Presents twenty trivia facts about galaxies.

Describes two predators, the extinct tyrannosaurus rex and the crocodile, asking readers to envision what would happen if these two large carnivores went head-to-head in a.

Dracula, the blood-thirsty Transylvanian who terrorized England, was a character in an 1897 horror novel. However, the author, Bram Stoker, based his infamous creature on a real-life prince from the 1400s named Vlad III. Though Vlad wasn't a vampire, he was known for some very gory exploits. Legends of vampires stretch back even further than this. Thrilled readers will devour this legend, its possible sources, and details about its contribution to popular culture. Spooky photographs and illustrations set the mood and enhance the spine-tingling text. Full-color photographs, Historical Context Overview, Fact Boxes, Glossary, For Further Information Section, Index.

The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know it’s just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed.

Discusses the origin of the sun, its importance for many life processes, and how long we can expect the sun to last.

An introduction to the orangutan that discusses habitat, eating habits, and more.

Presents twenty trivia facts about Stonehenge including information about the giant stone statues, the weather, and more.