Books in Raintree Atomic series

Chemicals are everywhere, and some are deadly - they can burn flesh, choke us or even blast us to bits. This book shows how chemists through the ages risked their lives with poison gases, lethal liquids and dangerous reactions. Read how they tried to turn ordinary metals into gold, how urine was made into a glow-in-the-dark explosive, and how chemistry can catch murderers.

Don't Worry! No animals were harmed during the making of this series! Each title pits two exciting animals against each other, comparing their ability to hunt, defend themselves and survive against their predators in the wild. Each creature is awarded points in categories such as size and strength, camouflage and hunting skills in order to decide who would be champion if they ever did go head-to-head! The 'which is best' format makes subjects such as habitats and food chains exciting and appealing to readers. It develops the reader's comparative and reasoning skills. It uses different text types to keep the reader interested. Each title contains an index, glossary and 'find out more' section to encourage further research.

On the morning after Christmas, 2004, scientists detected a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean. They had no idea it had triggered a deadly wave. This tsunami would leave about 280,000 people dead and 1.5 million children homeless. Learn about the largest aid operation in the history of the world and the miraculous survival of some of the people who were washed out to sea. This book explains why tsunamis occur and what can be done to minimize their damage. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about this devastating natural disaster.