Books in Inside and Out Guides series

Incredible Plants See how the sundew plant wraps itself around a fly and kills it resin ducts channeling a golden liquid throughout the trunk of a pine tree Explore the ingenious mechanism that enables the common nettle to sting the tangled roots of a buttercup Discover the wonderful way that ribbon weed pollinates in the water what lies inside a complex flower, from nectaries to ovaries

What did dinosaurs sound like? How did they feel to the touch? What sorts of things did they eat?Explore these questions and more in this remarkable and cutting-edge introduction to the giants of bygone days. Learn about dinosaurs on the outside -- their skin, horns, and claws -- and on the inside -- their teeth, brains, and bones. Uncover what scientists already know about these ancient creatures, as well as the new technologies they are using to learn even more. Extraordinary full-color photographs, lively text, and vivid descriptions make this a must-have for dinosaur enthusiasts and budding scientists alike. Curious young readers will delight in this close look at dinosaurs -- from the inside out!

This title is part of an exciting new series that uses 'X-ray' artwork to illustrate the underlying science or technology of familiar structures and systems. The books explore the workings of some key inventions and machinery, such as telecommunications, spacecraft, and diggers, as well as the basic structures of the Earth, animals and the human body. Each title contains: stunning artwork that supports the text and provides a clear and compelling visual aid to learning; a range of text that deliver the facts in an interesting way; and, excellent cross-curricular material to support Key Stage 2-3 requirements for science, technology and history.