Claudia Martin

"Why did some dinosaurs have feathers? How fast did dinosaurs move? What made T. rex a great hunter? These questions and many more are answered in this awesome reference guide, which is perfect for curious kids"--Back cover.

Cooking a meat-free meal doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, it often provides opportunities to try things we may otherwise never have eaten. Readers will learn about tofu and tabbouleh, and all sorts of other fun ingredients and dishes that do not involve meat. Readers learn how to cook for a vegetarian, and learn tips for how to get enough protein into each dish. This book offers creative ideas for meat substitutes and resources for vegan options...

A brilliant introduction to the importance of paleontology, which illustrates with fun captions and photographs how fossils show us the ways in which our species and others have evolved over millions of years.

Provides information about volcanoes and earthquakes, including famous volcanoes, what causes earthquakes, and how to prepare for both.

This book introduces readers to the fascinating and important study of minerals taking us from fundamental facts about elements, from which everything on Earth is made.

Full of fascinating facts and stunning sea life photography, this book covers everything from the ocean shores to deep sea creatures. Find out why octopuses release ink, why clownfish live in anemone tentacles and where can you find a halloween crab. Based on the latest research, this definitive guide to ocean life includes easy-to-follow information on anatomy and behavior of sea creatures. It also includes fun fact-boxes, with information you wouldn't...

Discover a love of the natural world, with this stunningly beautiful encyclopedia for the youngest of readers. A fascinating and comprehensive visual full-color guide to the wild, this book combines fascinating facts and eye-catching images of animals, from fluttering hummingbirds to mighty elephants. Divided into six chapters, it covers mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. It's the perfect first reference guide for young...

The violence that surrounds drug dealing and drug trafficking has decimated whole communities, and, in some cases, reshaped daily life in entire countries. This volume takes a closer look at the people affected by the drug trade and the efforts being made to combat it. The book includes firsthand stories, critical thinking questions, and a summative activity, all with the aim of showing the human toll of the drug economy.