Jackson, Tom

"Tracks the history of biology, where scientists have wondered at the great diversity of living things on Earth and set out to understand the most complex process in the Universe--life itself"--Dust jacket.

"A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge"--Amazon.com.

Text and illustrations look at the history of different machines, including trains, ships, cars, and more.

Full-color, illustrated photographs of small, but deadly creatures including the puffer fish and piranhas, killer frogs and spiders, and the common mosquito.

Examines the urban legends of prehistoric crocodiles.

Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world.

Explores the scientific history and future of chemistry. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Explores the scientific past and future of genetics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Takes a look at different animals and special things about them.

Provides an overview of a variety of science concepts, covering such topics as atoms, elements, energy, forces, physics, and explosive chemical reactions.