"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all...

Explores why people get tanned or sunburned when staying in sunlight too long, describing what the sun's rays do to people's skin and how to avoid bad burns.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Bats are blind. An old dog can't learn new tricks. The early bird catches the worm. You may have heard some of these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate seventeen statements about animals and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still...

Could you survive in a life-threatening situation? It depends on how much you know about survival. Sometimes the truth is more complicated than we originally thought. Get the real facts about surviving dangerous situations, and drop the fibs!

Introduces young readers to why earthquakes occur, discussing the different ways earthquakes can happen and how they can stay safe if they are caught in an earthquake.

Presents information on the habitat, physical characteristics, and adaptations of camels. Includes critical thinking questions, a glossary, color photographs, and a list of additional resources.

"You've got questions, right? We're talking about HUGE questions! Mind-bending, head-scratching, keenly curious queries. Like ... What if we could dig a hole through the center of Earth? What's the deal with the Bermuda Triangle? Is your houseplant listening to you? And will we ever be able to talk to animals? Get the scoop on these questions and more--with whimsy, detail, and tons of awesome stats. And when the answer isn't so black and white, we'll...

"For some, science can be a difficult subject to get interested in. However, with the help of this stimulating volume, readers will realize how fun and interesting science can be. Challenging questions are presented to readers, and then answered using informative and accessible text. Detailed and colorful illustrations engage readers of many ages and levels and will heighten their understanding of the content. Both budding scientists and those reluctant...

Examines the reasons why people throw up. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.