Jenkins, Steve

A series of views of one landscape is seen from progressively closer vantage points, beginning in outer space and ending with a view of a ladybug as seen by a kneeling child.

"Through infographics, illustrations, facts, and figures, readers will learn about the complex and wonderful place we call home, Earth . . . discover aspects of our planet through . . . numbers: the stretch of time from Earth's formation to the present, the misleading way the surface area of a continent can appear on a map, the angle of Earth's axis that creates the seasons, what percentage of Earth's land is covered in deserts or forests or cities, and more"--Publisher.

"Uses infographics to explore dinosaurs, including what they looked like, how fast they could run, and if any of them are alive today"--Provided by publisher.

"How old is the earth? Where is the ice three miles thick? Why are volcanoes so dangerous? Where are the wettest and driest spots on the planet? Find the answers to these questions--and many more--in Earth by the numbers."--.

"How do we know what dinosaurs looked like? How fast could a T. rex run? What was the biggest predator that ever lived on land? Are any dinosaurs alive today? Find the answers to these questions--and many more--in Dinosaurs by the Numbers"--Jacket flap.

This book introduces young readers to some of the stealthiest camouflaged animals in the natural world and asks them to seek out these animals hiding in plain sight.

Describes a series of events in the natural world to provide an exploration of how people think about time.

Looks at a wide range of colorful animals, describing how their feathers, scales, shells, and skin help them survive, warn predators, signal friends, attract a mate, or hide from their enemies.

Illustrations explore the ocean from the birds and waves down to the deepest, darkest bottom; and feature jellyfish, squid, whales, and more.