Books in It's the End of the World! series

Viruses and bacteria are everywhere! They can mutate and move easily from one person to the next. Vaccines and other forms of prevention help fight these vicious pests, but pandemics have hit the world and taken out millions! In this high-interest title, a world-ending global pandemic is explored, from how it could start to how we might fight the spread. Features follow the chain reaction of the societal breakdown and jump back in time to the bubonic plagues. Are we due for another pandemic? Find out how to fight when the next one comes! All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

Robots and artificial intelligence are all around us! We use them for everything from cleaning our homes to contacting our families. The technology continues to advance, but will it surpass the intelligence of humans? If it does, will AI be our friend or foe? In this high-interest title, discover the potential of a robot uprising to bring about the end of the world. Readers will take a look at the history of AI and machine learning as well as the possibility for singularity. Sidebars examine potential chain reactions and historical instances of out of control AI. If the day comes, can robots and humans work together? Hopefully we will never find out! All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

Increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, raging wildfires, and sweeping hurricanes: climate change is happening, but what if we dont make changes to stop it? Readers will find out when climate change began, how it has progressed, and what we can do to fight it in this high-interest title. An opening narrative throws readers into what may happen as the climate continues to change for the worse in this title, while interesting facts provide additional information to the main text. Can life adapt to our climate-changed world, or will it be the end? All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

The Earth is constantly bombarded with space matter. Most burns up before it reaches the surface. But what if a giant asteroid was headed our way? In this high-interest title, the end of the world becomes a reality as a massive asteroid strikes Earth! Readers can put themselves in the line of impact with a narrative opening and discover if any asteroids are on course to collide with Earth anytime soon. Features follow the chain reaction of an asteroid impact and examine past asteroid impacts. Would we be able to save ourselves? All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

A few vents open, then suddenly, a blast shoots from the Earth! Lava races from the vents and ash covers the sky. There is no way to stop a supervolcano! In this high-interest title, find out what the world may look like if a supervolcano erupts. Young readers can discover the likelihood of it happening in the future and learn about the most active volcanic spots around the world. A historical sidebar takes a look back at a past eruption, and a visual feature follows the possible chain of events in this explosive title about supervolcano eruptions! All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

We have all wondered about the possibility of intelligent life visiting Earth. But what if their intentions were to take over? With superior intelligence and weapons, humans may not stand a chance. This title explores the worst-case scenario of an alien invasion, from what we know about the potential for alien life to what plans may be in the works in case of attack. Features look back at the flying saucer sighting in Roswell, and a narrative opening envisions what an attack might look like. Watch out! Aliens may attack without warning! All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

Nuclear war became a reality when the United States dropped two nuclear bombs in Japan during World War II. Despite the devastating results, many countries still own nuclear weapons. This high-interest title explores how the world would end from a nuclear war. From blast waves and radiation to a nuclear winter, the detonation of multiple nuclear bombs would cause worldwide destruction. Features outline the possible chain of events and examine the fateful Fat Boy detonation. Discover the possibilities and preventative measures against nuclear war in this gripping book! All things must come to an end. The clock is ticking, and our final days may be right around the corner! This series explores several scenarios that could lead to the end of life on Earth. Through engaging text and thought-provoking features, readers will discover the chain reaction of destruction, past catastrophes, how the media portrays the end, and much more! Can you survive the end of the world?

Human interest in lizards is not new. These reptiles have been the subject of superstition and speculation for thousands of years, and their remarkably diverse forms, colors, and behavior continue to fascinate us today. We know comparatively little aboutlizards, however, and the data produced by increasing scientific study is often impenetrable or inaccessible to the interested general reader. Written as an introduction to the natural history of lizards, this book helps to answer the many questions thatboth amateur and professional naturalists ask about these animals. The first seven chapters cover the origins, form, function and color, environment, feeding, defense, reproduction, movement, and distribution of lizards -- from tiny tropical geckos to the huge Komodo dragon. The author also discusses lizards in captivity and their relationship to humans and describes the entire range of the lizard families. The book concludes with a chapter on the curious group of burrowing "worm lizards," the amphisbaenians. The highly readable and informative text is beautifully illustrated with line drawings and superb black-and-white color photographs of the spectacularly varied lizard families.

Perceived for too long as predatory killers, crocodilians face their gravest danger--extinction--with little human help and sympathy. As this volume proves, alligators and crocodiles can be extremely fascinating. Examine this creature's anatomy to see why it makes such a fine hunter: its almost fully submerged body remains nearly invisible, its slit eyes help it see in the dark and judge distance precisely, and its tough skin protects it against the salt water. Many societies viewed crocodiles with awe because of their power and size, and even made them a part of their folklore and religion. Information on origins, evolution and distribution, courtship, reproduction, and many individual species paint a thorough portrait. Maps of their habitats, disappearing swiftly because of environmental damage, trace their presence worldwide, and excellent color photos bring these sometimes scary reptiles up close and personal. Blandford 192 pages, 40 color illus., 80 b/w illus., 6 x 9.