Memento mori

Posing questions which range from the most unusual matters to the most elementary ones, Questions that make your hair stand on end 2 focuses on the Earth and the Sun. Readers will be able to entertain themselves with very illustrative experiments and will also get to know what is so special about the Eiffel Tower, who Diogenes was, why Magellan lost a day on his way, why we get goose bumps, how can temperature be measured with a cricket, among other curious facts. In addition to the recognition of critics and readers, Questions that Make Your Hair Stand on End 2 was awarded the Premio...

Books babies can really sink their gums into! Now in bilingual English and Spanish! INDESTRUCTIBLES are built for the way babies "read": with their hands and mouths. INDESTRUCTIBLES won't rip or tear and are 100% washable. They're made for baby to hold, grab, chew, pull, and bend. What green vegetable looks like a tree? Broccoli! Can you find a fruit that's small and yellow? Lemon! Can you pick out two berries so red and sweet? Raspberry and strawberry! Explore a rainbow of delicious foods in a book that's INDESTRUCTIBLE. INDESTRUCTIBLES are printed on lightweight, nontoxic paper material,...

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...