"Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of the weather! Prepare to be swept off your feet by the wind and experience all the different types of wild weather first hand! From sunshine to snow, rain to hurricanes, swot up on how our weather works, and find out exactly how it shapes our planet. With a quiz included at the back of the book, readers can test themselves on the knowledge they have learned! Packed with lively illustrations to reveal...

Describes the different parts of the body and uses activities and experiments to help explain how they do what they are supposed to do.

An introduction to Earth's oceans, covering water, geology, tides, waves, coastlines, and ocean life, and presenting numerous photographs.

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

"Discover the inner workings of 15 aircraft, from simple early flyers to state-of-the-art bombers. Starting with how planes stay airborne, each spread goes on to explore the history and the future of individual aircraft. [Includes:] detailed cutaway illustrations; exploded views of inner workings; sketches demonstrate key concepts; technology clearly explained"--P. [4] of cover.