Books in Uncover Books series

Filled with interesting facts and information, this book offers a comprehensive approach to teaching children about anatomy and functions of the human body. Beginning with the dermal system each layer addresses the skeletal system, digestive system, urinary system, circulatory system, repiratory system, muscular system, and nervous system. Children will learn why bones can bend without breaking, how blood travels thru the body and protects against germs, how different parts of the brain controls different functions of the body and what smoking does to your lungs.

Winner of a Parents' Choice Approved Award, Uncover a Dog takes an inside look at the special anatomical and behavioral characteristics that make dogs our most trusted and lovable animal companions. Petting a dog, running with her, playing fetch, or rubbing her belly reminds us of the importance of the friendship between people and their canine pets. Young readers learn all there is to know about their furry pals, from beagles and basenjis to salukis and Samoyeds. What makes them different from one another? What’s under the skin of a yellow Labrador retriever? Find the anwsers to these questions and more when you Uncover a Dog!

Dolphins have long been a source of fascination for humans for their immense intelligence, charming personalities, and magnificent acrobatics. But there are lots of things that we don’t know about these captivating mammals: Did you know that there are 37 different species of dolphins? Or that dolphins drink milk? That they take naps? Or that some scientists believe that the dolphin’s ancestors once walked upright on land? Here, 3-D, layered models let children look through a dolphin's insides while they encounter interesting facts and vivid illustrations along the way.

Who knew that horses can reach speeds of up to 50 mph, sleep standing up, and drink 8 to 10 gallons of water a day? These are a few of the surprising facts about these majestic animals found in this interactive book. Uncover a Horse, the latest in the popular Uncover It series, features all there is to know about these creatures, from their thundering hooves to their windswept tails. The book is designed so that a unique "model" can be built and deconstructed, one layer at a time, by simply turning the page. Packed with detailed illustrations, fact boxes, and more, this book corrals everything young horse fanciers want to know.

Frogs: They swim, they leap, they hop, and some can even fly. There are poisonous frogs, hairy frogs, singing frogs, albino frogs, and even glass frogs with translucent skin you can actually see through! Uncover the secrets of this amazing animal — that’s anuran to you frog specialists — layer by layer, in this new title in the popular Uncover It series. Young frog fans love dissecting all the weird and wild facts, cool illustrations and diagrams, and unique 3-D layered model of a frog. With every turn of the page, the frog is deconstructed before their eyes, as the model demonstrates the hidden workings of the frog’s body. Perfect for curious youngsters, ages 8 and up.

Uncover one of the world's most fascinating and feared predatory creatures in this innovative 3-dimensional book. Uncover a Shark takes you on a whole new learning experience, layer-by-layer to provide children with an indepth and all encompassing understanding of the subject and its anatomy. Great Whites are one of the most feared and studied mammals of all time. This 16-page book examines the alluring Great White in detail. First the basic elements--their cartilaginous nature, teeth, fins, and gills--then more complex systems are detailed--the cardiopulmonary systems, digestive system, and the acute sensory systems. Each organ or system is intricately placed inside the book to provide a three dimensional view of its size in relation to the rest of the body. Each page is filled with interesting facts and detailed illustrations that desctibe each part.Did you know that engineers study sharks in order to design better ships and rockets since the sharks body is well-suited to gliding through the water? Or that a great white can also eat 10 tons of meat a year but often go several days in between meals. Explore these questions and many others as Uncover a Shark takes you on a jouney you won't forget!

Uncover a T-Rex examines the structure and fossilized bones and remains from millions of years ago to determine the anatomy and nature of the most powerful meat-eating animal to ever live on land. Learn about scientists theories and observations and how they came to their conclusions. Discover where T. rex fossils were found in the US, if they were hunters or scavengers, if they were related to birds and how fast this enormous animal could run.

Uncover a Tarantula examines the structure and anatomy of the largest spiders in the world and provides fascinating facts and information on each exciting page. Learn how these predators capture and kill other insects and animals, use their bodies to protect and camouflage themselves and why their blood is green. This full-color illustrated book combines the best model elements to help readers truly uncover the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique model is easily built, deconstructed, and rebuilt layer-by-layer, system-by-system, just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. Kids will love to see and touch each disgusting but interesting tarantula part!

Uncover a Cat offers a unique, hands-on experience for any kid wanting to know more about his or her fluffy companion. With an anatomical model built right into the book, kids can learn about a new part of the animal with each turn of the page! They'll find out why cats have long, sharp canine teeth, why their eyes face forward, and why they scratch—and how these traits help them hunt, eat, and communicate.Why do a cat's eyes glow in the dark? Why do their tongues feel so rough? Why do some cats purr, and other cats roar? Whether we're gazing in awe at lions at the zoo or cuddling with our cute calicos at home, we love cats—but we often don't understand them. Yet some of our biggest questions about cats can be answered just by examining the structures of their bodies.Uncover a Cat offers a complete picture of our favorite furry creatures—inside and out!

One of the world’s most feared creatures, the cobra can hunt, swim, spit lethal venom, and even climb trees. This exciting three-dimensional book-and-model kit exposes all of the hooded snake’s slithering secrets, from its fatal fangs to the tip of its deadly tail. Uncover a Cobra allows budding herpetologists to deconstruct and rebuild one of these terrifying creatures layer by layer, simply by turning each page. Each colorful peel-away layer reveals a different element of the snake’s anatomy, allowing a thorough understanding of each bodily component. A bevy of fascinating facts, awesome illustrations, and eye-popping diagrams sheds additional light on these highly intelligent creatures.

The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with model elements to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily built, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. Explore the dynamics of a race car engine and learn about air flow and drag, safety equipment and roll cages, the fuel system and horsepower, suspension and track bars, and internal combustion. Interesting facts and experiments are also featured throughout the book including why race cars don't have speedometers, how roof flaps are designed like airplane wings, and the gas mileage on a stock car is about four miles per gallon.

What animal with a ‘killer smile’ has been around for 220 million years and has a bite six times more powerful than that of a shark? The crocodile! Uncover the secrets of the ‘lizard king’ layer by layer in this unique book from the Uncover It series. Kids who are crazy for crocs can explore the inner workings of these remarkable reptiles with an awesome 3-D layered model of a crocodile. Each spread is full of awesome factoids, croc trivia, cool illustrations, and diagrams that will delight curious kids. It’s the safest way to get up close and personal with a crocodile!