How Things Work

From physics to forensics, from the largest clouds to the tiniest ants, from Issac Newton to elephant dung, "Exploratopia" overflows with things readers can explore using the simplest, everyday items, such as eggs, paper clips, soda bottles, vinegar, and plastic cups. Kids will love these innovative... More

Describes how sap is harvested and then turned into maple syrup.... More

Be careful where you walk, and don't forget your hard hat! In this title in the This is Daniel Cook series, join Daniel as he visits a construction site and helps workers build a sidewalk. He even gets to help operate a huge backhoe. Cool! Charmed by his boundless enthusiasm, children will be eager ... More

This earth shaking book covers the causes of earthquakes, the places they usually occur, and what to do if one strikes. Illustrations.Earthquakes can destroy whole cities and towns and kill thousands of people. This book covers the causes of earthquakes, the places they usually occur, and what to do... More

Biomimetics -- creating machines or materials by copying nature -- is responsible for everything from non-skid shoes (based on dogs' padded paws) to the Eiffel Tower (based on the human thighbone). This book combines in-depth information on the use of robots today, showing how bats inspire designers... More

"What do the kidneys do? How does the immune system work? Why do we sneeze?" This book helps readers understand what goes on inside the human body. It covers every aspect of what makes us function, from the oxygen we breathe to the blood our hearts pump to how we smell, taste, think, and feel. Incr... More

From plant to T-shirt, this intriguing new book follows the history of this natural fiber from its earliest beginnings in Pakistan and Peru to its world-wide use today. Color photos and maps describe the plant itself as well as where and how it is produced. Historic black and white images help tell ... More

What do dump trucks carry? How do they dump their loads? Who drives dump trucks? Learn all about these awesome trucks in this book.... More

What is a motorcoach? Do buses have special equipment? Get the basics on all kinds of buses, from double-deckers to low-floor models.... More

What does the inside of a police car look like? How fast can police cars go? Learn all about these speedy rescue machines in this book.... More

Now in paperback, this bestseller by the author of "Liar's Poker" sets out on a Silicon Valley safari to find the true representative of the coming economic age. All roads lead to Jim Clark, the man who rewrote the rules of American capitalism as the founder of three multi-billion dollar companies: ... More

From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of super storms. Illustrations.Storms are swift and violent changes in the weather. From lightning to blizzards, learn all about the awesome power of these amazing natural disturbances.... More