Take a quest on the journey of rock! Explore how they form, change, move, evolve and erode. Introduces basic information on crystals, explaining crystal formation, types, and locations, as well as the ways people research and use them.

Introduces basic information on igneous rocks, explaining rock formation, types, and locations, as well as the ways people research and use them.

Includes not only clear descriptions of how various types of fossils are formed but also information on why most dead creatures do not fossilize and how scientists can determine how an animal moved from petrified footprints. The book even explains how the placement of fossils has helped paleontologists to figure out how dinosaurs behaved. Numerous color photos include some of fossil eggs and of a coelacanth, which is considered a living fossil.

How did ancient people manage to find light sources? How do we know about light-based theories such as prisms? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of light and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on them. It also examines how the different theories based on light were arrived at, how they were tested, and what impact these theories and discoveries have had on our understanding...

Learn all about dolphins and whales : how they live, work together, communicate, defend themselves and much more.

This book introduces cells, including different types of cells, how cells work, and how new cells form.

Discusses what paleontologists do, how they find fossils, and what it takes to become a paleontologist.

"The world is full of materials, and they are all different. This book explores the wide range of materials we use, looking at their properties and what makes them suitable for different applications"--From the publisher's web site.

Look inside a burrow and discover a world of inhabitants! A close look at this microhabitat reveals an unbelievable variety of organisms. Vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations combine to make these books informative and engaging. A visual table of contents helps readers navigate the text, and informative labels make the photographs valuable sources of information.