Books with author Steve. Parker

Meet the animals that set world records! This fun look at a menagerie of fascinating creatures features bold, kid-pleasing graphics and easy-to-grasp comparisons. They're amazing! Discover the greatest record-breakers of the animal world—the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, these extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky. Kids will love the fun approach, cool CGI art that really brings each animal to life, and easy-to-grasp comparisons.Reissue

Full-color photos. "An arresting introduction to skeletons. Each spread has an introductory paragraph plus captioned drawings and spectacular photos. Topics include exoskeletons, fish, birds, mammals, arms, skulls, and teeth. The look at the human skeleton also gives discussions of skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs, plus front and rear views. A wealth of information, beautifully presented."--Kirkus.

This book introduces you to an interesting group of plants, from the mighty redwoods to the sharp needled spruces. It examines the various types of conifers, their reproductive methods, and how they get their energy. It also looks at the ecological importance of these woody plants and how they are used in industry. Did You Know? &&/UL&& The tallest living thing on Earth is a coast redwood, measuring a height of about 380 feet (115 meters). Most conifers keep their leaves throughout the year. The cones of some pine trees can reach 5 feet (1.5 m) long.

100 FACTS - RAINFORESTS is bursting with amazing images, great activities and exactly 100 awesome facts. Children aged 7+ will learn everything they need to know about the precious jungles on our planet. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information. Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts. Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice. 100 Facts Rainforests covers key topics about this unique wildlife habitat in concise numbered facts. Information is accompanied by amazing illustrations and photographs that put unbelievable facts into context for young learners. This spectacular rainforest book for kids covers physical features, unique animals and jungle locations around the world. Essential topics covered in 100 Facts Rainforests: The different layers of rainforest and what tropical plants and creatures lurk there How much rain actually falls every year and how to survive in the jungle Natural treasures and stopping deforestation Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: The rainforest hummingbird is the world's smallest bird, with a body length of just 57 millimeters and a wingspan of only 65 millimeters. Chewing gum comes from trees! It starts off as a sticky goo that is collected from chicle trees. It is the boiled, and flavors, such as mint or fruit are added. Orangutans are close to extinction because their forests are becoming palm plantations. Palm oil is used in food and as fuel. It's expected that orangutans will be gone from the wild in less than ten years. Activities to make learning accessible and interactive include: Measure 3 meters on the floor and see if you can take one minute to walk that far without stopping this is as slow as a three-toed sloth moves! Quiz question: What is the equator? Use the Internet or a book to find out how the leaf moth uses camouflage

'A Brief Illustrated History of Warfare' charts the history of warfare all the way through from the early charioteers and spear throwers, through Roman legions, knights, and siege machines, through to musketeers and the military arms used in the two world wars, then all the way through to the use of smart weapons today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate the young reader.

They're amazing! From man-eating sharks to snakes that grow longer than buses, meet the greatest record-breakers of the animal world—the tallest, largest, strongest, deadliest, fastest, and freakiest. These extreme creatures roam the land, swim in the sea, and fly in the sky, and fascinating facts about each one accompany cool CGI art that really brings each animal to life.Kids will love the world-record approach, the bold and colorful graphics, and the easy-to-grasp comparisons.

Vivid color photos and artwork are enhanced with gatefolds, tabs to lift, and ingenious pop-up features that give kids an interactive tour of the human body. This book's illustrations and explanatory text demonstrate how food nourishes the body, how the network of bones gives the body both strength and flexibility, how the brain controls everything we think and feel, and much more. Interactive features on every two-page spread include: Overlaying flaps showing major body systems A pop-up skeleton A pop-up heart with flaps that reveal its structure A wheel to turn, showing how the eye's iris dilates and contracts according to the amount of available light . . . and many others Here's a fine introduction to the science of physiology for young readers, a book that shows how the human body's many organs work together, making us more dexterous than any robot, and able to perform tasks beyond the capabilities of even the most advanced machines.