Books in My Best Book of ... series

Explore the Earth's core, climb the world's highest peaks, and witness the dramatic eruptions of volcanoes. This enthralling introduction to one of the planet's mightiest physical forces shows how volcanoes are formed, where they are found and how they have changed the face of the Earth. Spectacular cut-away illustrations, fact panels, and a lively, informative text will keep young Earth Scientists on the boil. A reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated glossary and a comprehensive index.

Letters are the building blocks we use to make words. This engaging book introduces beginning readers to the alphabet, the most important tool for constructing words. Captivating illustrations are perfect for visual learners and make learning feel like playing. Readers will love spotting objects and pouring over pictures. Fun questions encourage readers to interact with the text and gain confidence in their own abilities. The perfect introduction to an important first concept, this fun book is a must-have for any library or classroom.

Enter the mysterious underwater world of the shark, and discover how the various members of this fascinating family of fish are perfectly adapted to their environments. Large, colorful spreads complemented by step-by-step illustrations and informative captions provide children with a close-up look at these toothy predators, including where they live, how their bodies work, what they eat, and how they catch their prey. Whether it's the ferocious tiger shark, the slow-moving basking shark, or the cleverly camouflaged nurse shark, every child's favorite shark can be found in this exciting overview of shark life. At the end of the book, an illustrated glossary and comprehensive index offer a feeding frenzy of exciting details to sharpen the young reader's reference skills.

Any child who's been dazzled by dance will treasure The Best Book of Ballet. Lavishly illustrated in full color, this information-packed book offers a behind-the-scenes look at ballet, and shows aspiring dancers the fascinating, elegant world of dance.The Best Book of Ballet takes readers from ballet school, where they'll learn basic steps and techniques, to the stage, where they'll learn how a performance is created. Along the way, the detailed text and step-by-step illustrations give an overview of ballet history, display costumes and make-up, and reveal the busy lives of professional dancers. Young readers developing their reference skills will find an illustrated glossary and index at the back of the book.

The Best Book of Whales and Dolphins introduces children to these mysterious, intelligent, and elusive animals that fascinate children all over the world. Evocative text and realistic, detailed artwork help the young reader understand the differences between these marine mammals, and offer an amazing insight into their reputation for intelligence and their ability to communicate. Also covered are the migratory journeys of various whale species, how whales and dolphins nurture their young, and the acrobatic exploits of the agile dolphins. Includes an illustrated glossary and index.