Books with author Clint Twist

An entertaining guide to the world's slimiest stuff. A Little Book of Slime reveals the sticky secrets of more than 30 slimy substances, from frothy frog nests to scrambled egg slime, each with its own important (if unpleasant) characteristics and functions. Magnified photos and fascinating text transform the gooiest substances on the planet into extraordinary stories of our natural world. Everything that oozes and leaves a trail of gunk lurks in the book's pages: goopy secretions of the "killer" slime plant, glistening spittle of the revolting froghopper insect, bucketsful of slime made in minutes by the most repulsive fish. Decomposing vegetables, living snot mold, phlegm and saliva. Slime is widespread. The book describes what slime is and then explores where it lingers: Slimy Stuff in Water, Slimy Stuff on Land and Other Slimy Stuff. Readers can use the "slime-ometer" to gauge stickiness, smelliness and sliminess, and Slime Alerts point out particularly slimy, scary or mind-boggling facts. A glossary supports the descriptions. Fun to read with pictures that almost drip with goo, A Little Book of Slime turns disgusting slime into a surprisingly appealing topic. Slime may look and feel revolting but it's there for a reason!

This dictionary introduces young readers to the fascinating animals of the poles. Presented in alphabetical order, each creature is illustrated in full color. Learn more about the variety of polar creatures, from tiny springtails to large killer whales. Discover how they survive the harsh conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic. With more than 100 polar creatures, from the Adelie penguin to zooplankton, this dictionary is a fascinating quick-reference guide to polar life. Ages 6 and up

Immerse yourself in this interactive introduction to one of the greatest explorers ever known.Travel along the Silk Road to medieval China with Marco Polo as your guide. Meet the warlord Kublai Khan and sail through pirate-infested seas in search of riches beyond measure. Including booklets, foldouts, and maps, as well as excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo, this beautifully illustrated volume illuminates the adventures of history’s greatest storyteller.

What was it like to live in the Wild West? It was thrilling. It was fascinating. It was often beautiful, and sometimes even dangerous. It was also loud, with people, horses, wagons, and trains competing to be heard above the din. With Sounds of the Past: Wild West, kids can experience the West just as the original pioneers did in all its noisy glory!They’ll meet the pioneers bravely crossing the plains in their covered wagons. They’ll join a Native American tribe as they sing and tell stories around the blazing campfire. They’ll witness the awe-inspiring power of a pounding cattle stampede, and fend off dastardly bandits in a daring armed robbery. With detailed pop-ups and delightful sounds, they’ll feel just like the settlers did so many years ago--and with informative descriptions for each 3-D scene, they’ll learn about every aspect of frontier life.Get ready to travel back in time! A world of history awaits in Sounds of the Past: Wild West.

Most of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans that teem with living things, from microscopic plankton through to the mighty blue whale. As well as covering marine life, this book investigates ships, boats, amazing voyages, deep-water exploration - and the effect that humans have upon this incredible environment. Bulletpoints of information. Detailed illustrations and photographs. Additional fact panels.