Books with author Margare Hynes

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.Kids love the excitement―and danger―of hurricanes and tornadoes. Navigators: Extreme Weather by Margaret Hynes takes reader on a tour of the science behind the most awe-inspiring weather phenomena―such as lightning, hail, monsoons, and whiteouts. Hundreds of photographs and illustrations and include brief but informative explanations of an astonishing array of meteorological happenings. Detailed maps and diagrams further support understanding.

The PICTURE THIS! series is a brand-new program of reference books that aims to engage and interest a new generation of visually sophisticated children and general readers. Fresh, clean, direct and uncluttered, every spread distills one subject area into a visual medley of raw facts, figures and statistics relating to the most essential aspects of the topic. The purely graphic approach provides a clear and concise overview, as a jumping-off point to further investigation and cross-referencing. In some ways a visual dictionary, in other ways a revision guide, the quirkily inventive graphics, icons, tables, graphs, maps and step-by-step illustrations are an entertaining way of absorbing information and getting to grips with concepts that can be difficult to understand when explained through a more conventional text-and-image format.Picture This Human Body is a quick, clean, no-nonsense reference book all about the human body. Designed for the sophisticated eye of today's middle schoolers, fascinating facts and important anatomical information alike is presented both visually and in text form. With clean, fresh illustrations and diagrams to provide extra support, Picture This! Human Body covers the themes most commonly covered in this widely studied science subject-area. Topics covered include building blocks of life, water and the body, bone mapping, growth, genes and inheritance, and keeping healthy. Broken down into easily digestible, bite-sized sections, this book is a must have for every classroom, library, and home bookshelf.

Young readers are invited on a journey to the coldest places on Earth. Through the eye-catching photography and gentle text, readers will discover the polar world of light and dark, see the amazing adaptations that plants and animals (and humans) have made to survive in frigid climates, and learn about exploration, research, and protecting this remarkable environment. At the end they can investigate further by making their own snowflakes, icebergs, and more.Make science accessible with this essential series that will capture children’s imagination while laying the foundation for future learning. With clear, simple language and a compelling design, Discover Science gives young readers the answers to fundamental questions about animal homes, birds, light and sound, materials, and more.

Discover Science: Polar Lands by Margaret HynesYoung readers are invited on a journey to the coldest places on Earth. Through the eye-catching photography and gentle text, readers will discover the polar world of light and dark, see the amazing adaptations that plants and animals (and humans) have made to survive in frigid climates, and learn about exploration, research, and protecting this remarkable environment. At the end they can investigate further by making their own snowflakes, icebergs, and more.

Delve into the depths of the earth to explore the makeup of the world's fascinating outer layer. Readers will unravel the history of rock, identify the minerals that make them, and find out about their different uses, from building materials to pigments for paints and dyes. The formation of fossils is also explained, allowing readers to uncover the fascinating remains of prehistoric animals and plants.

Picture This! Animals is a quick, clean, no-nonsense reference book all about the animal world. Designed for the sophisticated eye of today's middle schoolers, fascinating facts and important information alike about all types of animals is presented both visually and in text form. With clean, fresh illustrations and diagrams to provide extra support, Picture This! Animals covers the themes most commonly covered in this widely studied science subject-area. Topics covered include animal characteristics, defense, habitats, migration patterns, food webs, adaptation, birth and growth, and conservation. Broken down into easily digestible, bite-sized sections, this book is a must have for every classroom, library, and home bookshelf

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.Dive into the world of Oceans and Seas. Discover how the oceans looked in ancient times and how they've changed to the oceans we know today. Find out how oceans and seas are a phenomenal force when effected by the weather and by humans. With essential facts and amazing artwork, Navigators: Oceans and Seas by Margaret Hynes explores the wonder of the world's waters.

The world of science has never been so accessible to young readers! Science Kids books offer a learning experience that kids, parents, and teachers are sure to love. The lively and engaging text explains the basic principles of favorite science subjects. Illustrations and stunning photography zoom inon interesting details, and fun projects encourage further learning.Take a journey to the coldest places on Earth. Discover the plants and animals that have adapted to survive in frigid climates, and learn about exploration, research, and protecting this remarkable environment.

Navigate your way through a fantastic range of subjects with this visually spectacular new series. Every spread is brimming with lively text, amazing photographs and artworks, and weblinks and quotes. Panels throughout offer focused information on specific topics.Kids love the excitement―and danger―of hurricanes and tornadoes. This book takes reader on a tour of the science behind the most awe-inspiring weather phenomena―such as lightning, hail, monsoons, and whiteouts. Hundreds of photographs and illustrations and include brief but informative explanations of an astonishing array of meteorological happenings. Detailed maps and diagrams further support understanding.

My World: Numbers provides an exciting introduction to the world of counting and numbers. Developed in conjunction with education experts and parents, this unique first math book explores key numeracy concepts such as addition, subtraction, pairing and shapes. Educational and entertaining, My World: Numbers is an essential tool that parents, teachers and carers can use to encourage early numeracy, communication and cognitive skills, and prepare children for their first years at school. # Interactive questions link spoken and written numbers#Symbols at the top of each page identify math skills covered.# Specially-devised games and puzzles make basic math fun.# Parents' and carers guide encourages learning though play.

Discover Science: Mountains by Margaret HynesYoung readers are invited to climb to the highest peaks and discover why so few creatures can live at the top of the world. Along the way they will explore what exactly is a mountain, how mountains are formed―including the amazing power behind earthquakes and volcanoes, weather on mountains, and some of the great mountain adventurers. At the end they can experiment with making mountains of their own with the hands-on activities included at the back.