Arbuthnott, Gill

"Seen from space, Earth is a swirl of blue and white. The blue is Earth's oceans, which cover 70 percent of its surface. Yet the ocean is the most unexplored region of our planet. From Shore to Ocean Floor is the story of how humans went from building the first boats to discovering the secrets of the deep. Marvel at incredible scientific discoveries, be dazzled by some of the most exciting new species, and admire the incredible people who took the very first steps below the surface"--.

From the first discovery of atoms to modern superconductors, this appealing guide explains the fascinating facts about electricity and magnetism. Readers can perform fun, easy science experiments that will allow them to make a battery out of fruit and design an electronic quiz board. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help explain these forces of energy and motion.

"From the first discovery of atoms to modern superconductors, this appealing guide explains the fascinating facts about electricity and magnetism. Readers can perform fun, easy science experiments that will allow them to make a battery out of fruit and design an electronic quiz board. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help explain these forces of energy and motion"--Amazon.com.

Presents a guide to the elements of the periodic element, along with trivia about the history of each element, such as which element is used to make atomic bombs, and which gas will make you hold your nose.

"'Your Guide to the Periodic Table' is an easy-to-follow introduction to the elements that make up the periodic table of elements. Each element is linked to a science story or fact, from what makes sulphur smelly to what makes hydrogen explode, and everything in between..."--Provided by publisher.

"What exactly is a living thing? What is it made of? ... provides bite-sized chunks of information to explain in an easy-to-understand way the science behind the mystery of life on Earth. Illustrations highlight the amazing facts of life as we know it, from bacteria to blue whales, from slime molds to sequoias, and everything in between."--Provided by publisher.

"Explains the inner workings of some of the body's major organs and systems. Readers can perform fun easy experiments that will help them measure their own lung volume or understand why the brain can decipher ltteers in the wrnog oredr in a wrod. Entertaining illustrations and explanatory diagrams give details that help reveal what really makes the body work."--Provided by publisher.

"[An] introduction to the building blocks of life--DNA! ... 3D-style illustrations and diagrams help explain what it is, how it works, and what we can do with it. Breaking down complex scientific concepts and processes into bite-sized chunks... explains everything from the basics of evolution to the incredible achievements of modern-day genetic research--and what's in store for the future."--Provided by publisher.

Months before her fifteenth birthday, Nyssa learns that she is a special member of a legendary clan, the Keepers of Knowledge, as she and her uncle try to escape from Alaric, the White Wolf, who wants to use lines tattooed on her to destroy the rest of her people.