Spilsbury, Richard

This book describes Geronimo's rise to power from his point of view and what it was like to live as a Native American in the Southwest.

An introduction to soil, explaining what it is, how it is formed, different types, its uses, and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

An introduction to crystals that discusses how they form, where they are found, the different types, their uses, and other related topics.

An introduction to igneous rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

An introduction to minerals, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used, and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

An introduction to metamorphic rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

An introduction to sedimentary rocks, explaining what they are, how they form, different types, how they are used and other related topics, with instructions for an activity.

Without underwater robots, people never would have been able to explore the shipwreck of the Titanic as much as they have. From mapping the ocean floor to testing water quality, the jobs these robots can do are astounding. Through many examples and full-color photographs, readers dive deep with underwater robots, learning the technology behind these amazing machines and how they help people every day. Sidebars complement the main content with information about robotics engineers, environmental issues underwater, and the truly inventive science of underwater robots.

Through colorful photographs and easy-to-follow text, readers learn how group os whales and dolphins hunt, travel, and communicate together, even over long distances.