Books with title Encyclopedia of the Solar System

You have just got to love a colorful, large-format encyclopedia on sharks, and this is one of the best. --American Reference Books Annual An up-to-date encyclopedia of the world's most ancient predators. The Encyclopedia of Sharks is a richly illustrated and fact-filled reference on all the world's species of sharks. The author debunks the fearful myths and fierce legends, providing straightforward facts and the latest research on sharks. More than 200 striking photographs show sharks in their natural habitats. Detailed drawings illustrate the anatomical features unique to sharks, such as their fearsome but short-lived teeth. The book includes authoritative and updated information on: Evolution and design of the shark Classifications and orders Understanding the shark The life of the shark -- how it feeds, breeds and migrates Shark "supersense" -- how it survives in the aquatic environment The need for protection and conservation -- how sharks are now endangered by over fishing and "finning." Also included is a 50-page comprehensive, all-color section featuring and explaining the world's most important breeds. Through its lively text, spectacular photography, and charts, maps and illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Sharks will encourage an understanding of these complex creatures.

The Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Third Edition―winner of the 2015 PROSE Award in Cosmology & Astronomy from the Association of American Publishers―provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact―with an astounding breadth of content and breathtaking visual impact. The encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of color digital images and illustrations, and over 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. New additions to the third edition reflect the latest progress and growth in the field, including past and present space missions to the terrestrial planets, the outer solar systems and space telescopes used to detect extrasolar planets.

Tink Aaron-Martin has been grounded AGAIN after an adventure with her best friend Freddie Blue Anderson. To make the time pass, she decides to write an encyclopedia of her life from "Aa" (a kind of lava--okay, she cribbed that from the real encyclopedia) to "Zoo" (she's never been to one, but her brothers belong there). As the alphabet unfolds, so does the story of Tink's summer: more adventures with Freddie Blue (and more experiences in being grounded); how her family was featured in a magazine about "Living with Autism," thanks to her older brother Seb--and what happened after Seb fell apart; her growing friendship, and maybe more, with Kai, a skateboarder who made her swoon (sort of). And her own sense that maybe she belongs not under "H" for "Hideous," or "I" for "Invisible," but "O" for "Okay."Written entirely in Tink's hilarious encyclopedia entries, The Encyclopedia of Me is both a witty trick and a reading treat for anyone who loves terrific middle-grade novels.

Tink Aaron-Martin has been grounded AGAIN after an adventure with her best friend Freddie Blue Anderson. To make the time pass, she decides to write an encyclopedia of her life from "Aa" (a kind of lava--okay, she cribbed that from the real encyclopedia) to "Zoo" (she's never been to one, but her brothers belong there). As the alphabet unfolds, so does the story of Tink's summer: more adventures with Freddie Blue (and more experiences in being grounded); how her family was featured in a magazine about "Living with Autism," thanks to her older brother Seb--and what happened after Seb fell apart; her growing friendship, and maybe more, with Kai, a skateboarder who made her swoon (sort of). And her own sense that maybe she belongs not under "H" for "Hideous," or "I" for "Invisible," but "O" for "Okay."Written entirely in Tink's hilarious encyclopedia entries, The Encyclopedia of Me is both a witty trick and a reading treat for anyone who loves terrific middle-grade novels.

"Eighth grader Tink Aaron-Martin decides to write an encyclopedia about her life, including entries for her older twin brothers (one is autistic, one isn't) her parents (different races), her BFF, the boy she likes, the embarrassing things that happen at school, mundane bits of life and more more, complete with footnotes and cross indexing. Lots of cleverness that feels like it's trying awfully hard but is still fun. This books reminded me of Georgia Nicholson's diaries (ANGUS, THONGS AND FULL FRONTAL SNOGGING et al) but felt more effortful. For a funny, politically correct romp of a book, young teens should considering reading this. And if you don't agree with all the entries...well...too bad! Tink declares, via "The Supreme Court of Me" that it's her encyclopedia and There Are No Rules!" summary written by a middle school librarian.

More than 70 percent of the Earth is covered in water-and more than 96 percent is found in its oceans.From cold arctic seas to warm tropical waters, My Encyclopedia of the Sea explores the most mysterious places left on our planet. In the pages of this book kids (Ages 7-9) will learn about the workings of the ocean, as well as the animals-and people-who make the sea their home.

More than 70 percent of the Earth is covered in water-and more than 96 percent is found in its oceans.From cold arctic seas to warm tropical waters, My Encyclopedia of the Sea explores the most mysterious places left on our planet. In the pages of this book kids (Ages 7-9) will learn about the workings of the ocean, as well as the animals-and people-who make the sea their home.