Best Selling Books by Tom Jackson

A richly illustrated guide to the marvelously diverse plankton of the world and their fundamental role in planetary food webs Plankton are the unsung heroes of planet Earth. Passive drifters through the world’s seas, oceans, and freshwater environments, most are invisible or very small, but some are longer than a whale. They are the global ocean’s foundation food, supporting almost all oceanic life, and they are also vitally important for land-based plants, animals, and other organisms. Plankton provides an incomparable look at these remarkable creatures, opening a window on the elegance and grace of microscopic marine life. This engaging book reveals the amazing diversity of plankton, how they belong to a wide range of living groups, and how their ecology, lifestyles, and adaptations have evolved to suit an enormous range of conditions. It looks at plankton life cycles, the different ways plankton feed and grow, and the vast range of strategies they use for reproduction. It tracks where, how, and why plankton drift through the water; shares perspectives on migrations and population explosions or “blooms” and why they happen; and discusses the life-sustaining role of plankton in numerous intertwined food webs throughout the world. Beautifully illustrated, Plankton sheds critical light on how global warming, pollution, diminishing resources, and overexploitation will adversely impact planktonic life, and how these effects will reverberate to every corner of our planet.

Learn about the fascinating and dangerous radioactive elements.

A fully illustrated expert guide to over 350 mammals, amphibians and reptiles of the United States, Canada and South America.

The riveting world of buildings and machines! How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering in Engineering: Machines and Buildings. Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Perfect for home and school, Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic - it's a truly brilliant way to communicate science. Discover and learn more with the Basher Science series, including: Chemistry, Biology and The Periodic Table.

An illustrated guide to over 650 amphibians, reptiles and mammals of the United States, Canada, Central and South America, detailing distribution, habitat, food, size, life span and conservation status. A natural history section explains how these animals are adapted to their habitat and food sources, with information about anatomy, reproduction, ecology, migration, hibernation, biomes, endangered species and wildlife conservation. Over 900 color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations and maps for each of the species featured--Cover.

What is fake news? How can the news be wrong? How do we know if what were reading is true or not? This book helps answer these questions and provides kids with the necessary knowledge to make up their own minds on fake news and the media as a whole.

On another special field trip on the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns about the ocean and the different creatures that live there.

Knud Aage Nielsen's boats remain highly prized. This big, handsome volume includes many plans and photographs to study and enjoy.

Pasta salads are back, but not as you know them... Cool Pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favorite store-cupboard staple. Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the shelves of your local store to rustle up a summery lunch for the next few days, prepare a big platterful for when company's comin', or simply eat it straight from the mixing bowl as you scan your diary for potluck or picnic potential. With 60+ innovative recipes including Tuna Melt - the iconic sandwich reimagined as a pasta salad, Spanakopasta with grilled feta and crispy filo shards, silky and tangy Brown ButterGnocchi Chaat, and a tongue-numbing Sichuan-Style Pici Salad, Cool Pasta takes the heat off every social occasion and brings texture, contrast and exciting flavours to the al fresco table.

Bestselling reference for today�s internet generation. Endangered Animals- now available in ebook(PDF) format. There are thousands of endangered animals across the world, and not only in far away climates, some are in our own backyard. Endangered Animals covers them all, from snow leopards to golden toads, detailing why they are dying out and what we can do to save them. They�ll discover more by browsing the dedicated Eyewitness website. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about endangered animals.

A fully illustrated encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals from around the world.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the planet Earth, including fossils, rocks, minerals, glaciers, volcanoes, faults, stalagmites, stalactites, and more.

Explore reptiles and amphibians with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12. High in the treetops and deep under the water, you'll encounter dozens of captivating creatures. From the mighty Komodo dragon to the tiny red-eyed tree frog, this book captures the essence of reptiles and amphibians through stunning illustrations. Here you will see impressive snakes, snapping crocodiles, rare tortoises, and even a lizard with a false head! With beautiful illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color, poster-sized illustrations, this is the ideal reference for the whole family. 36 ROCKS AND MINERALS: Learn about dozens of reptiles and amphibians, from the alligator snapping turtle to the king cobra. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life. A map at the back of the book shows where each creature can be found. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall budding herpetologists of all ages. COLLECT THE SERIES: More bestselling, beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Endangered Animals, The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths, The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and The Magnificent Book of Dragons

Journeying back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, Ms. Frizzle's class learns all about these creatures, including their life cycle, diet, physical characteristics, behaviors, and extinction.

This concise, illuminating guide takes us on a comprehensive tour of our bodies, explaining how they work and why they work that way, from the basic unit of the cell, through the tissues and organs that make up the body's systems, to how these systems work together to form a complete human being, from evolution, genetics, and conception through to disease, death, and how technology will transform the body of the future. The Human Body in Minutes covers the features and functions of all the major body systems including the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, immune, reproductive, nervous, and hormonal systems, as well as human evolution, inheritance and genetics, human behavior, and illness and medicine. With 200 cutting-edge anatomical images, cross-sections, and closeups that detail and explain the brain, eye, heart, skin, skeleton, lung, kidney, ear, blood liver, stomach, muscles, veins, arteries, DNA, chromosomes, and all of the key features of our bodies, this is the perfect, easy reference to the anatomy, physiology, and science of the human body.

Presents an illustrated look at computers, describing how they were invented, how they work, the different types, how they are used in everyday life, and how they affect the future.

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Introduces dolphins, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, hunting behavior, and communication abilities.

Take a trip into space and learn the facts. Complete activities, puzzles, mazes and experiments and more on your exciting journey.

This book looks at the technological advances that have made all this possible--and the inventors whose inspiration has helped shape our world.

Learn about all the incredible extinct creatures from millions and millions of years ago with Ms. Frizzle and the kids.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the solar system, including the eight planets, the Sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and more.

One hundred or so green sea turtle babies scramble as fast as they can toward the sea. They have just hatched from eggs their mother buried on the sandy beach eight weeks earlier. If they make it to the ocean, they have a good chance of growing to be as heavy as 660 pounds (299 kg). There are many predators on the beach, however--and they are hungry for baby turtles! Young readers will explore the underwater world of this marine reptile through clear text, full-color photos, and diagrams. Age-appropriate activities, such as using tape on the floor to show how big green sea turtles can grow, give readers a chance to make observations and to develop animal-science skills.

A collection of sixty creative, innovative, and user-friendly Active Learning lesson plans which will influence student behavior and attitudes for a lifetime.