Introduces young readers to deserts by describing how to survive if stranded in a desert, discussing finding water, shelter, fire, finding food, dangerous animals, body protection, and rescue.
Presents a collection of the world's ten fastest items including a motorbike, a cheetah, an elevator, and a plane. Describes their record-breaking features, and includes statistics, color photos, a glossary, and an index.
Full-color, illustrated photographs of small, but deadly creatures including the puffer fish and piranhas, killer frogs and spiders, and the common mosquito.
Uses the fictional case of a missing man to detail the processes used by crime scene investigators to solve the mystery, with a focus on what can be concluded from blood found at the man's home.
Text and photographs profile the world's longest legs, fingernails, reptile, car, insect, hot dog, coral reef, swim, ship, man-made structure, and lifespan.
Text and photographs profile the world's biggest hamburger, food fight, motorbike, aircraft, land and sea animals, production car, flower, swimming pool, and tomb.
A brief overview of the history of rock music that discusses how it began and explores significant bands, musicians, and musical styles from the 1960s through the 1990s.
