Harris, Tim

Photographs, text, and fact boxes answer questions and provide information about venomous snakes, discussing physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.

"Eagles are deadly hunters that are perfectly adapted to their hostile mountain habitat. Discover how these apex raptors and other birds use their skills and adaptations to chase, dive, ambush, or even stamp on their prey"--Back cover.

"Soaring thousands of feet above sea level in nothing but a fabric suit? It sounds crazy, but it's the reality of modern human flight. Action-packed photos and engaging text propel readers through this high-interest (and high-flying) angle on STEM."--.

"From flying cars to superdrones, the latest breakthroughs in personal aircraft science read like science fiction. High-interest text and gripping visuals present the very latest science and tech behind personal aircraft."--.

Take a captivating journey across the continents of Australia and Antarctica to view the incredible array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in their distinct habitats. Stunning photographs take you among the colorful corals of the Great Barrier Reef, through lush rainforests, up Aoraki (Mount Cook), and across the icy wastelands of Antarctica.

"Take a . . . journey across the continent of North America to view the . . . array of plants and animals that live, hunt, and hide in North America's distinct habitats"--Provided by publisher.

Action-packed photos and engaging text explore the varied world of vertical takeoff aircraft, from jump jets launching off a ski jump on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean to the latest in drone technology.

"From extremely fast passenger planes to stealthy military vehicles, jets have come a long way since their invention. Action shots and diagrams along with high-interest text explore these superfast aircraft."--.