Packed with blood-curdling tales from history, amazing legends, tongue-in-cheek horror, and fun facts, this exciting handbook offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of vampires, werewolves, and zombies. With insight into the habits, likes, and dislikes of each of these creatures, kids will learn how to find them, how to deal with them, and ...
Features: - Features a clear Q & A format, regular "Did You Know?" passages, and a page of facts for each book - Very visual with a lot of unique photographs and realistic illustrations - Includes scientific vocabulary throughout and a glossary at the end - X-ray pages in each book of the skeleton and internal organs of the featured animal--just ...
- Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread - High interest topic for children of all ages - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lighthearted tone and hilarious illustrations - The cultures and traditions from ancient civilizations through modern times throughout the history of the world spring ...
- Humorous "Handy Hints" that relate directly to the text are provided on each spread. - High interest topic for children of all ages. - Includes Table of Contents, glossary, and index. - Draws in even the most reluctant reader with a lightheaded tone and hilarious illustrations. - The cultures and traditions of ancient civilizations spring to ...
From the smallest spider to the largest gorilla, this exciting look at jungle animals highlights interesting facts and explores the different types of jungles around the world. Illustrations.
An exciting new series that looks at the fascinating world of natural history in detail, this book features cutaway illustrations and easy-to-follow diagrams. They've been on the Earth for more than 400 million years. This book takes a detailed look all varieties of insects, from tiny termites to the giant water bug. Full color.
An examination of Dracula and the world of the undead from Vlad the impaler to vampire stories from Transylvania, India, China, Japan, Malaysia and Serbia.
Describes the unique characteristics and habits of different creatures that are active at night, including wolves, skunks, bats, and other mammals, insects, and amphibians.
Turn the page and take a step back in time! From the Stories From History series, The Race to the South Pole takes a completely factual look at the all but impossible journey to the South Pole. This book is presented in a fast-paced, edgy graphic novel format including bright, action-packed scenes. In the early 1900s, one destination remained ...
Beware of Werewolves. In this gripping tale of horror, young readers will thrill to many stories of werewolves prowling the countryside. From ancient myths to Teenwolf, these fierce creatures continue to haunt our imagination. Do werewolves really exist? Children will discover the origin of the werewolf myth while thrilling to tales of horror. ...
They rise from their smoldering graves and lurch through the night. Do zombies walk among us, feeding on our fear--and flesh? Children will discover some spine-tingling answers in Zombies. Combining gripping narratives with documented facts, Zombies provides some starting answers. So slam tight the doors before you open this book! Full-color ...
Key features: - High-interest topic - Content that supports the science curriculum - How plants, animals, and people adapt to extreme environments - Amazing facts about each environment - "Survival Tips" focus boxes - Maps, diagrams, and tables. Special Features: - Maps - Charts and Diagrams - Full-color labeled photographs - Focus boxes - ...
A large-format, fully illustrated exploration of the Titatic that gives both the sailing experience as well as the tragic end. Includes reproductions of period items, a narrated tour of the ship, eyewitness accounts and the official investigation.
From gigantic lizards to hideous-looking mutants, monsters come in all shapes and size. In Monsters, young students will read hair-raising stories of dangerous monsters as they discover how these fearsome creatures have played into our popular culture. But do monsters really exist? Discover some of the historic and scientific background behind ...
An exciting look at reptiles, from slithering snakes and lizards to dangerous crocodiles and alligators, this book also includes information on evolution, feeding habits, skin texture, and hibernation. Full color.
With more than 150 entries, this definitive dictionary of dinosaurs covers all major dinosaur and ancient reptile groups, including such recent finds as feathered dinosaurs. Ten of the most popular dinosaurs are features on full two-page spreads.
Can you find your way out of the Labyrinth of King Minos, solve the riddle of the Sphinx, and track down a Persian spy as he murders his way through the temples, galleys, assemblies, and streets of ancient Greece?
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You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!: A Hazardous Job You'd Rather Not Have
by
Jacqueline Morley, David Antram (Illustrator), David Salariya (Creator)
