Books with author Michael Sabatino

Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs that ever lived. It could chomp up to 500 pounds of meat and bone in a single bite! While crocodiles don't compare in size, they're some of the largest carnivores alive today and one of the most feared man-eaters. This cleverly crafted volume invites readers into the worlds of these predators and asks them to envision what would happen if these beasts went head-to-head in the ultimate beast battle. Color photographs, dynamic illustrations, and imaginative text brings the action to life.

Not to be confused with Java, JavaScript serves a totally different purpose. As a scripting language, it provides support and extensions that have driven web development to new heights. Readers learn how to check the source code on many sites to find .js files written in JavaScript. This book explores what JavaScript does and how it is being used in new areas beyond the web. Clear diagrams, manageable text, and simple activities will get readers coding in basic JavaScript in no time at all.

The mysterious megaliths of Stonehenge have long intrigued and mystified people. Even today, opinions on the use and building of Stonehenge still differ. Most agree, however, that Stonehenge is one of the worlds greatest ancient wonders. The detailed history and archaeological evidence provided by this book are sure to engage and entertain readers, and carefully chosen photographs reinforce the text. Illustrations and graphic organizers help readers understand this absorbing topic in even more depth.

The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know its just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed. Readers will be amazed when they see the stunning cosmic images of galaxies. Graphic organizers and accessible scientific text help make this volumn an informative, enjoyable read.

The Milky Way, a galaxy about 100,000 light-years across, is our cosmic neighborhood. Scientists once thought the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe, but we now know its just one of billions. By studying galaxies and the stars and planets they contain, scientists have learned much about the universe and how it formed. Readers will be amazed when they see the stunning cosmic images of galaxies. Graphic organizers and accessible scientific text help make this volumn an informative, enjoyable read.

Welcome to a life in the trees! That's what this book invites readers to imagine as they picture themselves as orangutans. These red-haired apes cling to tree limbs easily with both their hands and feet. Although most of their day is spent eating and sleeping, orangutans have some extraordinary habits, such as building new beds each night and "fishing" with tree branches. Sadly, there aren't many orangutans left. This compelling book examines why they're endangered and why it's so important to help them survive.

Dracula, the blood-thirsty Transylvanian who terrorized England, was a character in an 1897 horror novel. However, the author, Bram Stoker, based his infamous creature on a real-life prince from the 1400s named Vlad III. Though Vlad wasn't a vampire, he was known for some very gory exploits. Legends of vampires stretch back even further than this. Thrilled readers will devour this legend, its possible sources, and details about its contribution to popular culture. Spooky photographs and illustrations set the mood and enhance the spine-tingling text.

Our sun is our constant companion, giving us a seemingly endless supply of light, heat, and energy. But it will have an end. Like all stars, the sun had a beginning, and it will die, too. This book details how this will happen and the likely effects the sun's end will have on Earth. Readers learn how gravity and nuclear fusion work together in the birth and death of stars. This captivating glimpse into the far, far future will awe enthusiasts of astronomy.

Welcome to a life in the trees! That's what this book invites readers to imagine as they picture themselves as orangutans. These red-haired apes cling to tree limbs easily with both their hands and feet. Although most of their day is spent eating and sleeping, orangutans have some extraordinary habits, such as building new beds each night and "fishing" with tree branches. Sadly, there aren't many orangutans left. This compelling book examines why they're endangered and why it's so important to help them survive.