Books with author Samuel G. Woods

Did you know a cheetah is the fastest mammal on Earth and can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds? Did you know the world's laziest mammal is the koala, which needs to sleep 22 hours each day? These and many more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Mammal Records. "Notepad" entries on each record holder add background and natural science information while humorous cartoons provide extra fun.

Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product. As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking! By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes: Glossary For More Information Index

Did you know the Goliath beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing in at 4 ounces (100 grams)! That's the weight of a quarter-pounder hamburger! In addition to this, the Goliath beetle is so strong that it can actually peel a banana with its forelegs! These and more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Insect Records. Other entries include the fastest, the longest, the smallest, the loudest, the most poisonous, the longest-lived, and more.

Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product. As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking! By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes: Glossary For More Information Index

Did you know the Goliath beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing in at 4 ounces (100 grams)! That's the weight of a quarter-pounder hamburger! In addition to this, the Goliath beetle is so strong that it can actually peel a banana with its forelegs! These and more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Insect Records. Other entries include the fastest, the longest, the smallest, the loudest, the most poisonous, the longest-lived, and more.

Simon is a teen who has lost everything and is living adrift before he is discovered by Bill, a janitor. Bill takes Simon in and teaches him how to deal with life's problems. He teaches him about his own self-worth. As Simon moves to a new town, he faces bullying. He discovers love. He is faced with the choice between love and the need to prove himself and find justice. In the end, the true meaning of Bill's lessons is learned--in this world where society teaches some that they are nobody, everyone is a somebody.

Pick up your Special Visitor's Pass and come along for a tour through some of America's most interesting factories in this series. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how familiar items like crayons, sneakers, chocolate, and guitars are made. And you'll have a chance to see and understand the whole manufacturing process--from raw materials through finished product. As you tour, you'll see how each company has solved special problems and challenges in putting its product together. You'll also appreciate what people can accomplish with good technology and some creative thinking! By the time you're done, you'll really appreciate just how much work goes into making some of your favorite things! Each volume includes: Glossary For More Information Index

This facinating 5-vol. Series includes questions such as: Did you know the Goliath beetle is the heaviest insect in the world, weighing in at 4 ounces (100 grams)! Did you know a cheetah is the fastest mammal on Earth and can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds? Did you know the snake with the longest fangs is the gaboon viper with fangs that can extend more than 2 inches? These and many more incredible facts are revealed in Animal Records. "Notepad" entries on each record holder add background and natural science information while humorous cartoons provide extra fun.