Jackson, Tom

Discusses natural monuments and ancient and modern architectural feats and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures.

This volume marks the progression of digital technology from yesterday's music box to today's state-of-the-art Smart Phone and nano-circuits. The science innovators, engineers and entrepreneurs are profiled and page spreads are designed with chronological technology benchmarks. With clear text, timelines and abundant images, the changes that technology has brought to our daily lives are examined along with (3z(BA Different View(3y (Bsidebars that discuss how these technologies were perceived in the past.

A guide to the beauty and diversity of the Amazon--the rainforest and the river, its flora and fauna, and the people who live in the region.

Photographs and text provide information about a variety of animals found in ecosystems around the world. For over 25 years, the books in DK's Eyewitness series have been the most trusted nonfiction resource in classrooms, libraries and homes around the world, and in the summer of 2014, this award-winning series was given a fresh new look both inside and out, including the introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets and updated interiors to ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education.

An introduction to genetics, with photographs and descriptions of key aspects.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the rainforest, including the plants and animals that live there.