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Books in Discovery! series

  • 5000 Amazing Facts

    Parragon Books

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, May 22, 2015)
    This book is packed with 5000 amazing facts! Varied and exciting design presents information in appealing, bite-sized chunks. Great value format with eye-catching finishes. High quality photography and dynamic graphics on every page.
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  • Parasites: Latching on to a Free Lunch

    Paul Fleisher

    Library Binding (Twenty-First Century Books, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Describes a variety of parasites that live off of plants, animals, and humans, and the ways in which certain parasites can be eradicated.
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  • When Objects Talk: Solving a Crime With Science

    Jr. Friedlander, Mark P., Terry M. Phillips

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Looks at criminal investigation and the use of forensic science to gather clues and apprehend criminals.
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  • Mutants, Clones, and Killer Corn

    Samantha Seiple

    Hardcover (21st Century, Jan. 1, 2005)
    Describes the history of genetics and biotechnology, and discusses their uses in the future, including growing human organs for transplants and re-creating the dinosaurs.
  • Trains

    Stephanie Turnbull, John Woodcock

    Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Explores various trains and their uses, from steam locomotives to magnetic levitation trains, and includes Internet sites to visit that enhance the learning process.
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  • The Immune System: Your Body's Disease-Fighting Army

    Jr. Friedlander, Mark P., Terry M. Phillips

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Feb. 1, 1998)
    Describes the immune system, its major components, and such related topics as bacteria, viruses, parasites, vaccines, and current research in immunology.
  • Encyclopedia Of Everything

    Parragon Books

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, Oct. 4, 2012)
    Learn about hundreds of interesting topics in this incredible Encyclopedia of Everything from Discovery Kids. Chock full of fun facts, colorful photos, and clear information it is the perfect tool to use to make learning not only fun, but also exciting. From the vast universe to the tiniest bugs in the animal kingdom, children of all ages (and grown-ups too) will love using this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia to live, learn, and discover.
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  • The Aztec Empire

    Imogen Greenberg, Isabel Greenberg

    Hardcover (Frances Lincoln Children's Books, June 1, 2017)
    Learn everything you need to know about the Ancient Aztecs, and some of the things they'd rather you didn't find out! Packed full of facts and witty asides, this book, which includes a fold-out map and timeline, uses comic strips to explore a different theme or topic on every spread. Created by graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg and her sister, Imogen Greenberg, the Discover… series offers a fresh and accessible entry point to history for children 8+.
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  • Our World

    Parragon Books

    Hardcover (Parragon Books, June 5, 2015)
    Discover the secrets of our world. Using stunning illustrations and cutaway diagrams, Our World takes ou on a fascinating visual journey of our amazing planet, unlocking its incredible secrets along the way. Satisfy the curiosity of the most inquisitive minds and discover the natural wonders of the world we live in with this concise reference book for all the family. Learn all about violent natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Features key information on weather systems and extreme weather. Explore the Sun, Moon, and tides, and our place in the Solar System. Discover the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
  • Built for Speed: The Extraordinary, Enigmatic Cheetah

    Sharon Elain Thompson

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, Jan. 1, 1998)
    Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of the cheetah, as well as efforts to ensure the continued existence of this fastest land mammal.
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  • 1000 Awesomely Gross & Disgusting Facts

    Parragon Books

    Paperback (Parragon Books, May 9, 2014)
    Discover the 1000 most extraordinary facts about animals EVER! Which frog can break its own bones to make armour? What insect can survive being frozen solid? Which bird could lift a human? What sea creature can tie itself in knots? These unbelievable creatures push every extreme of nature to the limit, and beyond. They're wild. They're out there. They're ready to be UNLEASHED!
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  • What Do Animals Do in Winter?: How Animals Survive the Cold

    Melvin Berger, Gilda Berger, Susan Harrison

    Paperback (Ideals Publications, Aug. 15, 1995)
    Investigates the ways different animal species survive in cold wea ther. Topics include hibernation migration and other survival strategies
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