Richards, Jon

It is estimated that there are over 400 thousand different kinds of plants on earth. People use plants in all sorts of different ways: for decoration, food, medicine, and even as a source of the oxygen we breathe. This book presents diverse plants in beautiful infographics, which are supplemented by icons and graphs. Simple language helps readers appreciate where certain plants grow and under what conditions, from the recognizable apple tree to the exotic Venus fly trap.

"This encyclopedia contains the most up-to-date information on everything from the inner workings of a cell, to how the heart pumps blood around the body, to the neuron fireworks in [one's] brain. Find out how . . . 206 bones work with over 600 muscles to get [one] moving, why we laugh, cry, and hiccup, and even how to fuel and exercise [our] body to stay healthy"--Amazon.

Readers will learn about how chemists study the building blocks of our world, and how materials can be changed by applying different chemical and physical reactions.

Through visually pleasing and informative infographics, readers are presented with scientific concepts that are manageable and that make sense in the context of their everyday lives.

Come face to face with the NFL's star players! Get the lowdown on 20 of the 2018 season's top athletes. Discover amazing facts, stats, and records, plus vital info about each player's style and technique. Football Superstars 2018 is your ultimate companion as the season progresses toward the Super Bowl.

"Takes a ... look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using [a] ... design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country's education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates, and which foods and drinks are most popular in different cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"One of the most revolutionary machines ever created is one of the most familiar, the car. From huge trucks to two-door coupes, every gas-powered car works the same. Through creative infographics, readers can learn about how a car works as well as the intricacies of many other machines and motors. Simple labels and succinct, informative text accompany each infographic to present readers with facts and processes they can easily use in their STEM classes"--Provided by publisher.

"In order to survive, all living things on Earth must adapt to their environment. They all have certain senses that help them hunt for prey or ways they protect themselves. It's impossible to learn all of it, but through the infographics in this book, readers are sure to understand a great deal... each chapter covers a different facet of life on Earth, including how plants protect themselves, cold adaptations, and the carbon cycle."--Provided by publisher.

Collects infographics that explain science concepts related to plants.

"Takes a ... look at our globe from the perspective of art, culture, and sports. Using an ... design, maps are populated by infographics, graphs, and icons to represent information and statistics about a subject in a very visual way. This aids readers in comparing and contrasting the same subjects in different parts of the world. Each spread explores one subject in-depth, such as what the relationship is between fashion producers and consumers, who the most-read authors are around the world, how a country's education rates compare to their amount of Nobel Prize laureates, and which foods and drinks are most popular in different cultures"--Provided by publisher.