Books in The Best Book of series

Young big cat lovers with a lion's appetite need hunt no further for all the facts and illustrations about their favorite feline predators. Evocative text and specially commissioned artwork give the young reader a fascinating insight into the secretive and stealthy world of big cats, from the leopard storing food up a tree and the Indian tiger keeping cool in water, to the jaguar catching a turtle, and the cheetah proving it is the fastest animal on earth. The double-page spreads overflow with colorful illustrations, fact panels, and essential information. Includes an illustrated glossary and index.

From bull-leaping in ancient Crete to modern Olympic competition, gymnastics has been one of the most popular sports for thousands of years. This new Best Book covers everything from the sport's history to how to prepare for gymnastic activities and how to use gym equipment, including trampolines, the uneven bars, and horses. Aspiring young athletes will also find essential information on related concepts such as teamwork, developing balance, and insight into how gymnastic events are judged.

All aboard for a riveting ride along the rails! Tracks and smokestacks, signals and steam trains, engineers and diesels - all the details that thrill young train enthusiasts are here in this information-packed picture book. With its action-oriented text, detailed, full-color spreads and step-by-step illustrations, this book takes a trip aboard trains from all over the world, and every period of railroad history. Realistic art shows the fascinating detail behind the steam engines of the past, and the sleek outlines of the modern, high-speed French TGV and Japanese bullet trains. A cutaway drawing helps young readers imagine life in a dining car. A reference section at the back of the book includes an illustrated glossary and an index to encourage reference skills and stoke the imagination of any future Casey Jones.

Grab your gravity boots and prepare to explore our nearest neighbor in space and every aspect of its influence over life on Earth. Large, colorful spreads with action-oriented text reveal the answers to questions every young child wants to know, including why the Moon seems to change shape, and why it's covered in craters. Step-by-step illustrations, and informative captions explain more complicated events such as eclipses, and the effects on tides and climate of lunar phases. Also covered are the various lunar spacecraft and landings, as well as the latest discoveries and future missions.

Grab your gravity boots and prepare to explore our nearest neighbor in space and every aspect of its influence over life on Earth. Large, colorful spreads with action-oriented text reveal the answers to questions every young child wants to know, including why the Moon seems to change shape, and why it's covered in craters. Step-by-step illustrations, and informative captions explain more complicated events such as eclipses, and the effects on tides and climate of lunar phases. Also covered are the various lunar spacecraft and landings, as well as the latest discoveries and future missions.

From bull-leaping in ancient Crete to modern Olympic competition, gymnastics has been one of the most popular sports for thousands of years. This new Best Book covers everything from the sport's history to how to prepare for gymnastic activities and how to use gym equipment, including trampolines, the uneven bars, and horses. Aspiring young athletes will also find essential information on related concepts such as teamwork, developing balance, and insight into how gymnastic events are judged.

Pack up your gear and get ready to go on a dig. Whether it's iron ore, dazzling gemstones, or a prehistoric creature preserved in amber, exciting discoveries await budding paleontologists and geologists in this informative book. Large and detailed full-color spreads, complemented by clear, concise text unearth the mysteries of rocks, crystals, minerals, and fossils––how they are formed, where they are found, and how they are used. Includes an illustrated glossary and an index to sharpen the young reader's reference skills.

From judo to jujitsu and karate to kung fu, this is the perfect introduction for children wanting to learn more about the many different types of martial arts. The full color spreads explore the diverse array of martial arts practiced by various people and cultures around the world. The Best Book of Martial Arts is a terrific resource for any child curious about this exciting family of sports.

From judo to jujitsu and karate to kung fu, this is the perfect introduction for children wanting to learn more about the many different types of martial arts. The full color spreads explore the diverse array of martial arts practiced by various people and cultures around the world. The Best Book of Martial Arts is a terrific resource for any child curious about this exciting family of sports.