Books with author Adam Hibbert

A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide definitions and case studies, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. The Arms Trade considers the issues surrounding the buying and selling of weapons and other military equipment around the world. It looks at the legal and illegal aspects of the arms trade, the trade's impact on national and international security and countries' economies, as well as the consequences for civilians.

For landmarks and landforms to be considered world wonders, they must be truly astonishing in some way. The remarkable places featured in this spectacular volume will astound and amaze readers as they learn about them through fun fact boxes and carefully chosen photographs and illustrations. The 100 featured facts take readers on a time-traveling tour around the globe to ancient India, the Roman empire, modern-day Australia, Niagara Falls, and many, many more locations and eras. Activities and quizzes help readers to further reflect on each wondrous fact.

Small Worlds introduces children to ecology and ecosystems by concentrating on life in a small part of a larger habitat. Beginning with a description of the habitat, the book then looks at the plants and animals that live there. Young readers are introduced to: -- the relationships that exist between groups of organisms and their environment -- important ecological concepts, such as producers, consumers, decomposers, and food webs, explained and illustrated with examples -- activities that encourage children to investigate ecosystems closer to home -- tips on observing safely without disturbing nature or endangering themselves A Freshwater Pond describes the plants, animals, and insects that live in a pond and how they adapt to the water's changing condition in dry summers and icy winters. Insects, amphibians, reptiles, and animals that make the pond their home are featured along with plants ranging from simple, single-celled algae to complex, bug-eating plants. A special section gives safety tips for visiting a pond and shows young readers how to create their own mini-pond in a bucket. Fantastic fact boxes highlight: -- the process from egg to frog -- hunting habits -- why some insects can walk on water

A series of books that gives the reader the information they need to understand the issues behind the headlines today. The information is presented in a straightforward and objective way, giving the facts and explaining the issues. Side panels provide definitions and case studies, list relevant statistics and point towards areas of debate. The aim is to enable the reader to contribute towards the debate themselves. The series is illustrated with top-quality reportage photography and produced on a fast-track basis to ensure that each book is as up-to-date as possible. Terrorism takes a step back from the events of September 11th to give a broader and less emotive perspective to the issues that surround terrorism. It considers why people become terrorists, their aims and their methods. It also looks at the most effective forms of counter-terrorism and what the future may hold.