Jackson, Demi

Text and photographs explore the game of paintball.

The ancient Chinese began making paper about 2,000 years ago. The basic process they created has been used throughout history. However, paper companies today use machines and can make a lot of paper at once instead of just one sheet at a time. Readers track papermaking from cutting down trees and making pulp with the wood to the final product we can use for writing. Full-color photographs show the papermaking process step by step, and an illustrated diagram simplifies it further for readers to review after reading the main content. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Illustrations, Index.

One of the easiest ways to tell what animal group a bug belongs in is to count its legs. However, there are many other interesting bug body parts that give clues as to what kind of living thing it is. Readers learn all about insects and arachnids in a fun format in which they’re shown a close-up photograph and given a few facts about the pictured creature. The answer is revealed on the following pages. Wings, legs, mouths, and exoskeletons are shown in full-color and complemented by science text hinting at what awaits readers when they turn the page.

An introduction to roller derby.

One of the easiest ways to tell what animal group a bug belongs in is to count its legs. However, there are many other interesting bug body parts that give clues as to what kind of living thing it is. Readers learn all about insects and arachnids in a fun format in which they're shown a close-up photograph and given a few facts about the pictured creature. The answer is revealed on the following pages. Wings, legs, mouths, and exoskeletons are shown in full-color and complemented by science text hinting at what awaits readers when they turn the page.

There may be no bird's plumage more recognizable than the pink feathers of the flamingo. But, if you saw its feathers super close up, could you still guess the bird? Readers learn all about many kinds of birds through uniquely formatted photographs and science content. They'll first encounter a full-color close-up of some cool feature of a bird, such as a webbed foot or sharp beak, and a bit of information about the bird. When they turn the page, the name of the bird is revealed, as is the whole beautiful photograph of it in the wild.

Amphibians share many characteristics, including slimy-looking skin and a life cycle that includes time in the water and time on land. Many species of these fascinating animals have their own unique look. In this book, readers are introduced to the amphibian group and then are shown a super close-up of an animal. The following spread reveals what amphibian it is as well as more information about it. With cool images of amphibians such as the purple frog and the mysterious caecilian, this book is sure to intrigue readers with awesome, understandable biology information.

Amphibians share many characteristics, including slimy-looking skin and a life cycle that includes time in the water and time on land. Many species of these fascinating animals have their own unique look. In this book, readers are introduced to the amphibian group and then are shown a super close-up of an animal. The following spread reveals what amphibian it is as well as more information about it. With cool images of amphibians such as the purple frog and the mysterious caecilian, this book is sure to intrigue readers with awesome, understandable biology information.

Briefly examines the process of how trees and plants get made into paper.