Izzi Howell

Learn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth's resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.

Highlights the various biomes found on the planet from rain forests and grasslands to deserts and tundras. Includes maps, a glossary, text-related questions, resources for further information, and color photographs.

Provides an overview of the many types of robots in use today and explains how they work, from drones and space rovers to bionic arms and androids.

Explores the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating some of the world's most famous buildings.

"Discover the facts about what climate change is doing--and will continue to do--to our planet, and how we might reduce its impact"--Amazon

Ferocious alligators, slithering snakes, and majestic sea turtles are all members of the diverse reptile family! Readers of this fascinating book will meet these and other incredible reptilian creatures. Amazing full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at the world of reptiles, from battling komodo dragons to a green basilisk sprinting across water! Readers will learn about important life science topics such as habitats, animal classification,...

Explores rivers and coasts and what role water plays in shaping the landscape.

"Read all about science--super sound and light, exciting energy and electricity, incredible living things, fascinating forces, amazing inventions, and much more. Then see if you can answer questions, such as: What was the loudest known sound on Earth? Which animals can sense Earth's magnetic field? How can a solid be changed into a liquid?"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores mountains from around the world, and examines the different climates and ecosystems through the people, plants, and animals that live at high altitudes.

Ostriches can t fly, but they can run over 30 miles per hour! What other marvelous facts does the avian world hold? Readers of this playful book will find out! They ll learn about animal classification, habitats, diets, senses, and many other essential life science topics. Vivid photographs of these beautiful winged creatures will captivate readers, while cool fact boxes and questions create an interactive reading experience. A fun quiz at the end...