John Farndon

"Learn more about the destructive force of volcanoes through powerful images and stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for volcanic eruptions, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--Provided by publisher.

"From gemstones to fossils and beyond, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals for grade school readers. In this book, readers will explore the substances that make up our Earth through comic illustrations and hilarious characters. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is a perfect introduction and ready reference,...

Collects one hundred facts about archaeology, covering buried treasure, monuments, ancient weapons, famous sites, and more; and includes illustrations, cartoons, quizzes, and activities.

"Go behind enemy lines and find out amazing facts about the intriguing world of special forces! Highly trained military units and their daring missions are brilliantly portrayed through one hundred facts and fantastic images. Discover the origins of modern special forces, learn about training and equipment, and get the inside story on famous operations." -- Page [4] cover.

"Go undercover and find out incredible facts about the perilous world of espionage! Secret agents and their missions are brilliantly portrayed through one hundred facts, fantastic images and fun cartoons. Get the inside story on intelligence agencies, find out about amazing gadgets and learn how to create your own secret codes." -- Page [4] cover.

Using simple text and photographs, this book examines the training and missions of special forces troops. The focus is primarily on British and American forces.

Illustrations with explanatory text describe such familiar everyday processes as generating electricity, producing a newspaper, handling sewage, and delivering flowers.

Describes the history of the oil industry, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on the world's current political situation, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.

Looks at the oceans and seas around the world, describing the creatures found in them, threats they face, and recommendations on ways to preserve the ocean ecosystem.