Best Selling Books by Clint Twist

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature''s spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

The book is part of a series which studies both natural and man-made disasters, and examines ways of predicting and preventing such disasters and repairing the damage they cause. Eye-witness accounts give a vivid picture of the events and their impact on people''s lives.

Civilizations takes the reader forward from the earliest days of human settlement to the civilizations of the New World overthrown by the Spanish Conquistadors. After a brief look at humanity''s development as nomadic hunters and gatherers, the story begins with the crucial step taken around 10,000 years ago when some communities began cultivating plants. The settled villages of these early farmers were the forerunners of the complex cities and highly sophisticated cultures that were later to flourish in the emergent civilizations across the world. Following a basically chronological path, the book focuses on the world''s key civilizations in each time period, beginning with the primary civilizations in Mesopotamia, India, Egypt and China, illuminating Greece, Rome and their contemporaries and culminating in the states of America, but not neglecting other, less familiar, civilizations. Illustrated with stunning photographs, artworks and maps throughout, Civilizations: Ten Thousand Years of Ancient History brings alive the ideas, events and people of earlier cultures whose achievements have laid the foundations of our present-day world.

The book tells of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

Part of a series that uses ''X-ray'' artwork to illustrate the underlying science or technology of familiar structures and systems, and explores the workings of some key inventions and machinery. This book contains cross-curricular material to support Key Stage 2-3 requirements for science, technology and history.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of cockroaches.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of honeybees.

Describes different weather conditions and how they are detected, discussing climate, atmosphere, and storms.

Lucky boys and girls who delve into this exciting box of board books probably won''t recognize the word paleontology, but that is the branch of science they will be discovering. Six miniature books, each one shaped like a prehistoric animal, combine words and color pictures to describe animals from the six important prehistoric eras that came and passed before the first human beings were alive. The mini-books are titled: Before the Dinosaurs--600-248 million years ago The First Dinosaurs --248-205 million years ago Jurassic Dinosaurs --205-144 million years ago Rule of the Dinosaurs --144-75 million years ago The Last Dinosaurs --75-64 million years ago After the Dinosaurs --64 million years ago-today Kids are introduced to plant-eating creatures like the Diploducus and the armor-plated Stegosaurus. They''ll also find pictures and simple descriptions of meat-eaters or carnivores, such as the fearsome Tyranosaurus and--in the post-dinosaur period--Smilodor, the saber-toothed cat. The books are printed and illustrated in color and are packaged in a colorful and sturdy box that features illustrated time charts on its inside flap and bottom panel.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behaviors of the tarantula spider.

First published: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, U.K.: ticktock Media Ltd., 2006.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of dung beetles.

This book takes a powerful look at some of the toughest machines on Earth. From bulldozers and tugboats, through bombers, tanks, and superjumbos, ghosted-through artwork reveals the mechanisms behind their power.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of fleas.

Meet the woman who became the icon. The story of Cleopatra’s life has captured the imagination of countless writers and artists for centuries. As one of history’s most enduring figures, much lore has obscured the real woman behind the myth. Was she a beautiful and heartless schemer who stopped at nothing to get what she wanted? Or was Cleopatra a tragic victim of her own heart? This next volume in the acclaimed Notebook series offers a fascinating look into the world of one of Egypt’s most notorious leaders. Featuring a fictional journal that invites us into Cleopatra’s inner world, this is an exquisite guide bursting with gorgeous illustrations and packed with fun interactive extras such as flaps featuring historical facts and pop-culture references. This is a riveting volume rife with battles, passion, and even murderous intrigue — an exclusive look into the legendary queen’s dramatic life.

A study of deserts, their climate, and the plants and animals that struggle to survive in this harsh environment.

Starting with the Sun, this book introduces stars.

Introduces the background, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance of Christopher Columbus.

CHILDREN''S BOOKS/AGES 9-12

The book tells of Lewis and Clark''s journey which opened up the American West.

Describes various materials such as stone, metal, wood, and plastic, and discusses where they come from and how they differ from each other.

Introduction to some of the world''s slimiest creatures.

The book features 8 unique board game--all with a historical theme so you can learn as you play along. There are a variety of games, some can be played alone and others can be played with two or more people.

Provides a glimpse into the far reaches of space and explains how we might someday colonize another planet or use a robot submarine to explore an icy moon using the latest technologies.

Provides information on stars, galaxies, and star patterns.

This is one of a series of pocket-sized guides on a range of subjects. Arranged thematically for easy reference, each Pocket has been written by a subject expert in a way that aims to make the information easily accessible to readers aged 8 and up. The reference section at the back contains extra facts and figures.

An illustrated history of the Celts, with over 300 photographs and more than 80 maps.

Play the game of learning! Get ready to take off through time to a whole new world of exciting learning with this unique game book!Puzzle Quest Through Prehistoric Timesfeatures 8 board games that help teach children about dinosaurs and prehistory as they have fun playing the games. A variety of games are included that can be played alone or in a group. This title includes fact-boxes, explanations and descriptions of earth’s development, the various prehistoric eras, and the incredible dinosaurs that roamed the earth to enhance the learning process. Vibrant art, a glossary, and an index make this board game book an incredible learning tool that children will want to play over and over again! Features: • 8 unique wipe-clean game boards • Game pieces • Wipe-off markers • Case-bound board book with storage compartments More than just books, thePuzzle Quest seriesoffers a unique game-playing experience! Offering fascinating text combined with unique games and puzzles that teach core curriculum topics and develop logic and deduction skills. Each title includes wipe-clean game board, games pieces, and wipe-off markers. Take on the earth’s most challenging physical features, solve the mysteries of ancient history, discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, and navigate your way through space in these adventurous board game books! Collect all 4 board game books for your family game nights!

Examines the diverse life forms found in the world''s oceans and the threats they face.

Introduction to animals with scaly skin, including fish, snakes, and chameleons.

Introduction to fur, which keeps a zebra invisible, a polar bear warm, and a hedgehog safe in their respective environments.

Play the game of learning! Get ready to take a fun-filled trip around the world with this unique game book!Puzzle Quest Around the Worldfeatures 8 board games that help teach children about geography as they have fun playing the games. A variety of games are included that can be played alone or in a group. This title includes fact-boxes, map-reading tips, and explanations of natural geographic features to enhance the learning process. Vibrant art, a glossary, and an index make this board game book an incredible learning tool that children will want to play over and over again! Features: • 8 unique wipe-clean game boards • Game pieces • Wipe-off markers • Case-bound board book with storage compartments More than just books, thePuzzle Quest seriesoffers an incredible game-playing experience! Offering fascinating text combined with unique games and puzzles that teach core curriculum topics and develop logic and deduction skills. Each title includes wipe-clean game boards, games pieces and wipe-off markers. Take on the earth’s most challenging physical features, solve the mysteries of ancient history, discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, and navigate your way through space in these adventurous board game books! Collect all 4 board game books for your family game nights!

Play the game of learning! Get ready to blast off to a whole new world of exciting intergalactic learning with this unique game book!Puzzle Quest Through Spacefeatures 8 board games that help teach children about outer space as they have fun playing the games. A variety of games are included that can be played alone or in a group. This title includes fact-boxes, explanations of the solar system, individual planets, meteorites, black holes, and statistics about the planets to enhance the learning process. Vibrant art, a glossary, and an index make this board game book an incredible learning tool that children will want to play over and over again! Features: • 8 unique wipe-clean game boards • Game pieces • Wipe-off markers • Case-bound board book with storage compartments More than just books, thePuzzle Quest seriesoffers a unique game-playing experience! Offering fascinating text combined with unique games and puzzles that teach core curriculum topics and develop logic and deduction skills. Each title includes wipe-clean game boards, game pieces, and wipe-off markers. Take on earth’s most challenging physical features, solve the mysteries of ancient history, discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, and navigate your way through space in these adventurous board game books! Collect all 4 board game books for your family game nights!

Colorful introduction to the planets of our solar system, with information about each individual planet.

A stunning book documenting and examining some of the most intriguing riddles of history around the world.