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100 Most Destructive Natural Disasters Ever
Anna Claybourne
Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Dec. 30, 2014)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Gigantic, powerful, devastating--these are the 100 most destructive natural disasters ever. Next in the successful 100 MOST series, 100 Most Destructive Natural Disasters Ever will feature the world's most devastating hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. This book will investigate Mother Nature's worst moments, from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed over 200,000 people to the historic 1900 Galveston hurricane. It's everything you ever wanted to know about natural disasters and a whole lot of things you didn't.
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100 Most Disgusting Things On The Planet
Anna Claybourne
Library Binding (Turtleback, Jan. 1, 2010)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents facts about disgusting things, organized into such categories as animals, food, and the human body.
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100 Most Dangerous Things on the Planet
Anna Claybourne
Library BindingLearn how to face and survive the most dangerous and disastrous things that could possibly happen!From natural disasters to dangerous weather, from the dangers of getting lost in the wild to fighting off dangerous animals, any child can imagine the special skills they'll need to combat 100 real-life dramas.Each danger is rated by how likely you are to encounter it, as well as how likely you are to survive; from the unlikely event of being struck by a meteor (with minimal chance of surviving), or being attacked by a bear, to the more likely event of successfully surviving a flood or forest fire.
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The Nature of Matter
Anna Claybourne
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 12, 2007)Discusses matter, from atoms and elements and how they bond to the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
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Encyclopedia of Sharks
Anna Claybourne
Paperback (Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd, Jan. 2, 2017)This book takes a detailed look at the world of sharks, revealing how great whites hunt their prey, why basking sharks cruise with their mouths open wide, and which species swims thousands of miles each year to reproduce. Text is presented in the form of accessible bulleted facts, and amazing fact panels add extra interest.
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100 Scariest Things On The Planet
Anna Claybourne
Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Oct. 1, 2011)FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Presents information about scary things and events, both real and imaginary, including alien encounters, deadly creatures, and real-life monsters.
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Pompeii
Anna Claybourne
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd (31 Mar. 2006), March 15, 2006)Each title in this series contains a vivid evocation of a major historical catastrophe, in an easy-to-follow manner. 'Pompeii' recounts the tragic story of the Italian city that came to a sudden end upon the furious eruption of the volcano Vesuvius.
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Christmas Around the World
Anna Claybourne
Hardcover (Usborne, Jan. 1, 2005)Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this title features christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world. It is intended for children who have just started reading alone.
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Survival
Anna Claybourne
Paperback (Running Press Kids, Sept. 17, 2019)A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019 An important nonfiction picture book about conservation and saving endangered animal species for young readers.From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them, and their vital importance on Earth.Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a difference.
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The Usborne Introduction To Genes and DNA: Internet Linked
Anna Claybourne
Paperback (Usborne Books, Aug. 16, 2006)Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.
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Survival
Anna Claybourne
language (Running Press Kids, Sept. 17, 2019)A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019 An important nonfiction picture book about conservation and saving endangered animal species for young readers.From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them, and their vital importance on Earth.Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a difference.
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Orcas
Anna Claybourne
Paperback (Raintree, July 1, 2013)In Orcas, readers will discover the special abilities that these amazing animals have adapted to help them survive in their wild environment, what humans have trained them to do using their special skills and intelligence, and where their abilities are vastly superior to our own. Did you know that orca mothers teach their babies how to hunt, or that orcas can hear through their jawbone? The book also looks at how we have used technology to recreate orcas' abilities.
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