A perfect first visual reference book for children ages 7-10 eager to learn about all things science, now revised and updated. Packed with amazing photography and fun facts, First Science Encyclopedia will take kids on a journey of discovery with its comprehensive look at the forces and elements that make up our amazing world. This visual reference covers many different subjects, from the human body and animals to space and matter. Kids can discover...

Profiles bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, and centipedes and millipedes.

Dive into the world of?creepy-crawlies in this Encyclopedia of Insects.? Packed with hundreds of bugs, every one is looked at in fascinating detail by natural history expert Jules Howard.? From the cutest and most beautiful, to the deadliest and most disgusting, there's something for everyone in this book which highlights the importance of the insect world. Plus, find out what actually makes an insect, an insect - with guest entries from the non-insects:...

Learn about the lore, gore, and science of monsters.

As much as two hundred and fifty-three million years ago, the most incredible beasts roamed this earth. They ruled supreme on the land, under the water, and in the air for some one hundred million years before their time came to an end. Now, all these years later, we study their bones-and the earth's memory of their bones-to learn as much about them as we can. For years, humans have marveled at dinosaurs and have strived to learn more about these...

The ultimate crash course in science, covering key thinkers, theories, discoveries, and inventions each explained on a single page! From the theory of gravity to artificial intelligence, Instant Science covers all the pivotal scientific ideas, discoveries, experiments, and individuals into one concise volume. Each page acts as a "cheat sheet," with accessible text and lively graphics, presenting the most important facts in bite-size chunks. Flip...