Books with author Jay W. Richards

There are endless facts to learn about Planet Earth, but once you've absorbed them, do you really know how your own planet works? It continually changes thanks to some incredible processes - and understanding them is the key to understanding it. It's time to discover how volcanoes erupt, how rocks form and how rain falls. Pore over the step-by-step infographic art and fascinating facts to uncover the dazzling truth about this amazing planet - then try out the mind-bending challenges on each page! TOPICS: How the continents move How an earthquake happens How a volcano erupts How to build mountains How rocks are formed How tides work How a river carves a gorge How the water cycle works How rain falls How lightning is made How a hurricane forms The Infographic How It Works series is an exploration of the processes that make the world (and the universe) go round, from the activity in tectonic plates to the enzymes that break down food in our bodies. Each process is clearly explained using amazing infographics and essential facts - plus an experiment or challenge for readers to try, so they can keep the discovery going. Other titles in the Infographic How It Works series: Life on Earth Machines and Motors Our Universe Today's Technology Your Body

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In the third installment in the Robots Rule series, the evil Dr. Micron is finally behind bars, thanks to robotics whiz kid George Gearing and his best buddy Jackbot. But Terabyte Heights isn't the same since Tinker Tech Laboratories shut down.The townspeople begin abandoning their own beloved robots, and George is no closer to finding his mom and dad. There's only one man who can help save them, but if George enlists his help, who will save everyone else? Gear up for more high-tech high jinks as the epic battle of the bots begins!