Books in The Best Book of series

Find out more about everyday life in ancient Rome and what it meant to live in this fascinating city at the height of its empire. Every aspect of this great civilization is explored, from the bloodthirsty gladiators and the terrifying chariot races, to a day in the life of the wealthy, to how the powerful senators controlled their city and expanded its empire.

This engaging series is tailored to young children's interests and reading level. Lively text explains the basics of a popular subject, while intriguing facts are brought to life through detailed and informative artwork.From under the sea to other planets, colorful close-ups help explain the different types of volcanoes, while clear cutaway illustrations take readers from the outer crust to the red hot core.

Every aspect of snakes is covered, from camouflage and cold-bloodedness to how they move and kill their prey. Children who are fascinated by snakes will also discover how they feed and raise their young, how to study snakes, and why some snakes are endangered. Specially commissioned art shows a variety of these animals--flying snakes, sea snakes, and also more infamous snakes such as the black mamba and king cobra--in their habitats.

The Best Book of Dinosaurs by Christopher Maynard is a thrilling look at the ever-popular world of dinosaurs--their size, their lives, their diets, and their mysterious extinction. Children's interest is further excited as the book zooms in on today's dinosaur discoveries--how scientists find and date fossils, and how whole dinosaur skeletons are pieced together.

Young meteorologists need hunt no further for all the facts to make a forecast - My Best Book of Weather is a wonderful introduction to the world of weather. Starting with basic questions such as What is the Sun?, the book guides the young reader with tips on watching the weather. Wind, snow, thunderstorms, and rain are covered as well as more dramatic and complex events such as the aurora borealis, tornadoes, and hurricanes. An ideal gift for any child who has ever wondered where our weather comes from, this book also includes an illustrated glossary and index.

Wolves, wild dogs, and, of course, their adorable cubs and pups hold a special fascination for children who wonder what life is like for their pets' feral cousins. The exciting and informative narrative text and richly detailed art show these animals in their various habitats, including a pack of gray wolves in North America, jackals scavenging in southern Europe, African wild dogs, and dingoes roaming the Australian outback.An ideal gift for young dog lovers, who will find it hard not to paw through these pages time and time again.