Tom Jackson

"The thoughts and deeds of great thinkers always make great stories, and here are one hundred of the most significant. Each story relates a confounding puzzle that became a discovery and changed the way we see the world. We call these Ponderables."--Back cover.

Introduces the world of animals, describing their physical characteristics, life cycles, habitats, group behaviors, roles as workers and companions to humans, and the different steps being taken to protect them.

Profiles every element on the periodic table and describes their properties, when they were discovered, and how they are used in household materials.--

How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts...

A comprehensive look at the tropical forest biome, examining its climate, plants, animals, people, and future, plus detailed views of some particular tropical forest locations.

"From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn which is the largest land predator ever found, how the feathered Deinonychus kept its huge hooked claws sharp, and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. This is the perfect book for dinosaur-lovers everywhere"--

Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of opossum.