Best Selling Books by Clint Twist

Aimed at children aged 5-8 years old, this is one title in a range of books which offers youngsters a fun, fascinating, extreme close-up perspective on the insect kingdom. Their habitats, life cycles, eco-systems and antics are investigated.

Stone Age takes readers back to the dawn of humankind. Impressive pop-ups of a mammoth hunt, a campfire gathering, a limestone cavern with cave-painters and flickering torches, village life, and the building of Stonehenge are accompanied by the sounds of prehistoric animals, grunting cavemen and primal drumbeats.

In this series, stunning diorama pop-ups and atmospheric multi-layered sounds perfectly capture the atmosphere of each age, showing readers what it would have felt like to live at the time.

The perfect, portable reference for students and history buffs alike. Presents over 10,000 major events from ancient times to the present, including fascinating facts about famous people and places.

Presents sound effects, textual explanations, and detailed pop-up illustrations of such medieval scenes as a hectic battlefield, a busy courtyard, a rich feast, an exciting joust, and a dramatic siege.

Aimed at children aged 5-8 years old, this is one title in a range of books which offers youngsters a fun, fascinating, extreme close-up perspective on the insect kingdom. Their habitats, life cycles, eco-systems and antics are investigated!

A collection of many facts about outer space.

Recounts the journey of Marco Polo, describes what he would have seen in China, and places the age of Kublai Khan, and its interest in the outside world, in the context of Chinese history

SCIENCE. If you thought science was boring, think again. The Science of...series take science into the field and examining how it is used in a variety of exciting professions. Along the way the reader will recognise familiar scientific ideas and experiments, but will begin to see them in an entirely new light! Science at school conjures up images of bleary boffins slumped over bunsen burners. In fact it has many exciting uses in the real world. This accessible, curriculum-linked reference book introduces the reader to the fascinating world of food technology. Discover how science is used to come up with new tastes, and how scientists make brand new food. Difficult concepts are clearly explained in easy-to-understand language, with eye-catching photographs and clear illustrations. Ages 10+.

Astonishing facts and awesome photographs from giant crystal caves and remarkable coral reefs to exploding volcanoes and deep ocean monsters - and much more1.

Describes the three voyages of Captain James Cook, examines their historical background, and looks at the effect of European contact with island peoples

Describes the life of a honeybee by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the honeybees care for their hive, work together, and collect nectar to make honey. Compares the honeybee to other bees and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts.

Let the captain and crew of a modern cruise liner take you on a tour of one of the largest ships ever to sail the oceans. Pull the tabs to reveal the inner workings of a cruise ship in technically accurate detail, and discover how a ship is made, how propellers and rudders work and all the things passengers can do on board.

Describes the exploration of the western half of America in 1804, by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Suggested level: secondary.

"Describes the life of a dung beetle by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the beetles clean up after mammals in the wild and compares them to other types of beetles. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.

Covers the different methods of reproduction of various species, genetics, heredity, and the implications of genetic engineering, including appropriate hands on projects.

Describes what ice from the polar regions can tell us about past climatic conditions and our changing atmosphere and examines the role of water in its solid state within the environment. Includes projects and other hands-on activities.

"Let the captain and crew of a modern jumbo jet take you on a tour of one on the most amazing machines of our times! Pull the tabs to reveal the inner workings of a jet plane ..."--Page 4 of cover

Welcome aboard! Let the captain and crew of a modern cruise liner take you on a tour of one of the largest ships ever to sail the oceans. Pull the tabs to reveal the inner workings of a cruise ship in fabulous, technically accurate detail, and discover: how a ship made of metal stays afloat; how propellers and rudders work; all the cool stuff that passengers can do on board! Full-color illustrations. Ages 5+.

Explore the amazing world of minibeasts, where hardworking and incredibly well-organized species of insects and spiders have thrived- and survived- on our planet for millions of years. Clear text describes the life cycles, body structures, habitats, and food gathering methods of selected arthropods. The presentation is lively, with fascinating sidebars and a wealth of stunning, close-up color photos on each spread. A diagram illustrating the life cycle of each beast and a page of "Fabulous Facts" round out each volume and are ideal quick-reference tools.

Explosion of life - The Cambrian, Ordovician, The Silurian, The Devonian, The Carboniferous, The Jurassic and the Silurans forms of life - Our ancestors, early man, prehistoric people and the human race - Survival of the species, the voyage of the Beagle, adaptation, natural selection, evolution in action, evolution and the changing earth.

''Spy Case'' contains everything you need to become a super spy, components for disguise, sneaky surveillance, and cunning data collection. Young spies can even carry out an important mission by using the blueprint plan to navigate their way around a top-secret location and track down top-secret documents.

Examines the sources of the fuels used by industry and homes, including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, solar energy, and others. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.

Discusses the uses and applications of solar, wind, and water power, as well as other, less developed sources, such as fusion and alternative fuel for cars.