New Releases by Anna Claybourne

An introduction to rats, showcasing interesting abilities.

A fact-packed, illustrated introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs plus activities and experiments to try, it explores everything from allergies to brain waves, from x-rays to zits.

Describes how ants (and other insects) function in colonies.

Explores the behaviors and daily life of a wolf pack, as well as their habitat, environmental threats, and the advantages of group living.

Toasters, toilets, and televisions, computers, cars and chocolate bars, flying machines and even your jeans ... All these everyday things, and many more, are only here because someone bothered to invent them. this book reveals the real-life stories and bright sparks behind dozens of brilliant ideas - from ancient advances such as the wheel to the hi-tech gadgets of the modern world. [back cover].

Discusses the process of organ transplantation, which organs can be transplanted, and cutting-edge science in the field.

This book examines how living things function.

From the very strange To The outright bizarre, The creatures featured in Weird Creatures will have readers squirming in their seats! Beware of the lizard that squirts blood from its eyeballs. How about a fly that attacks an ant''s body and turns into a zombie? Watch out For The attack of the mighty slime mould... on the Edge is a brand new series of high-interest non-fiction books that will appeal to struggling or reluctant readers. With stunning pictures and clear, simple text, The narrative focuses on extraordinary real life stories to engage readers and keep them on the edge of their seats! Each book features a fun quiz to see if the reader could take the same challenges.

This book shows you how to find every pirate''s dream.Treasure, and lots of it! White Wolves Non-fiction is a guided reading scheme which takes a high-interest approach to core geography, history and science topics. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. Covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels, these books are ideal for classroom and topic libraries, and for teaching non-fiction literacy skills in a curriculum context.

"Amputating a leg! Discovering lost pirate gold! Pesky pirate parasites!"--Cover.

Explains unusual feast customs from around the world, including those from the court of Louis XIV of France, where people ate meals of five courses and each course could include fifty dishes.

Introduces mummies, discussing natural and man-made processes of mummification, famous mummies that have been found, and animal mummies.

This newly updated book will introdue you to the whold field of geography, from rocks and their formations, the Solar System, weather and climates, and oceans, to human settlements, populations trends, diverse ecosystems and environmental concerns.

Real life stories and fascinating facts about the origins of some of the most important scientific discoveries in history. Internet links to encourage further study.

"Can you escape an eruption? Deadly volcanic gases! When will the supervolcano blow?"--Cover.

Which coast is home to man-eating tigers? Why is one coastline known as "Skeleton Coast"? Which coastal feature is so big it is visible from space? The world has many types of coasts, from long, sandy beaches to swampy mangrove forests. Find out about the incredible features that are found along the world''s coasts, and the many different animals and plants that make their homes here.

This series introduces you to the highest, longest, widest, and most unusual landforms in the world! Books include: maps to show the location of each landform, information about how the landforms were created, an introduction to the many plants and animals that call each landform home, and plenty of amazing facts.

Introduces surrealism, including its history, the fundamentals of the art movement, and famous surrealist artists.

Which fat is healthy fat? Why is vitamin C so important? What is yogurt? The ''Do It Yourself'' series offers an exciting new approach to understanding and investigation. Each book helps you to conduct your own experiments and activities, and to learn more about the world around us.

Describes the life cycle of plants.

This book charts the fascinating life of Mahatma Gandhi, president of the Indian National Congress and peaceloving protestor for independence. Born to a Hindu family in India in 1869, Gandhi devoted his life to politics and non-violent protest. After training in London and working as a lawyer in South Africa, Gandhi returned to India where he set about creating independence from British rule. After protest marches, hunger strikes and prison sentences, India finally achieved independence in 1947. However, as the book explains, the creation of Pakistan for Muslims led to Muslim/Hindu tension, partition and much bloodshed, events leading to the tragic assassination of Gandhi in 1948. Contains quotation panels, including letters and diary extracts. Also includes a date chart, glossary and index.

Presents a tour of Renaissance Europe, discussing facts about fashion, diet, houses, religion, politics, culture, transportation, crime, and illness.

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Striving readers will enjoy these "travel guides" to ancient civilizations. They will learn what to wear, the best and worst times to travel, and pick up valuable historical detail on the way. Additional fact boxes provide exciting and unusual details about each culture.

Could humans one day live on the bottom of the ocean? How does water pressure affect ocean life? What is the largest type of squid? This title unlocks the mysteries of the world thousands of feet beneath the waves. How did humans travel there, which strange creatures did they encounter, and how will deep ocean exploration change in the future?

A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-around introduction to the human body and how it works. Engaging, friendly text and clear, simple explanations. Experiments and activities show how to take your own pulse, test your reaction time and fool your brain with optical illusions. Amazing facts and records, including the world''s tallest man, the oldest person ever and the longest fingernails on record. Recommended, regularly reviewed websites and downloadable pictures can be accessed via links at www.usborne-quicklinks.com.

This fascinating introduction explores every aspect of a vital subject. It takes you deep inside a cell to see where genes are found and goes behind the headlines to explain cloning, gene therapy, the human genome, DNA testing, GM foods, genetic engineering and much more. Stunning 3D artwork shows exactly how gene science works and clear, friendly text and simple, step-by-step diagrams provide concise, enlightening information, supplemented by recommended websites.

Discusses diseases that kill millions of people, what causes them, and how to prevent them.

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Genetics is one of the most controversial topics in the news today, arousing strong feelings in many lively debates. This book will help young readers understand the issues surrounding it by explaining what genes and DNA are and how they affect life.