How It Works (Cavendish Square Publishing)

Food webs, the greenhouse effect, the nitrogen cycle, renewable energy sources-these are just some essential environmental science concepts. But how do these things actually work? That's what readers discover in this engaging guide to many aspects of the environment. As readers learn about biomes, Earth's cycles, the soil, and more, they are invited to examine detailed diagrams and illustrations that further explain these topics in a creative way. In addition, sidebars highlight important information, and photographs give readers a real-life look at unique environments. This volume also explores dangers to the environment-and what we can do to help.

The human body does some amazing things! It can heal itself, turn food into fuel, and even create new humans. How does it all work? Readers find out in this comprehensive look at life science! Essential anatomy and biology topics are explored in detail, including the body's various systems-from the skeletal and cardiovascular systems to the nervous and reproductive systems-and the role organs play in keeping us alive. These facts are presented in a fresh way, with a focus on helpful diagrams of the human body. Illustrations and photographs are used to create a well-rounded reading experience.

Millions of people travel by airplane every day, but how many of them actually know how planes get in the air, stay in the air, and safely get passengers to their destination? Readers will know all these things and more after exploring this deep dive into the science of flight. Detailed diagrams and amazing illustrations take readers into the cockpit of a plane, explain how radar works, and break down the basic parts of an aircraft. The immersive design also features eye-catching sidebars and photographs to create a unique guide to the application of physics in the past and present.

How do birds fly? How do bats use sounds to see? How do camels survive in the desert and polar bears survive in the Arctic? Readers discover the answers to these questions and many more about the animal kingdom in this informative and engaging guide to zoology. The text supports life science curriculum standards, helping readers understand the basics of adaptations, life cycles, reproduction, and predator-prey relationships, and it's paired with incredible visual components. Detailed diagrams of animal bodies, impressive illustrations, and photographs are all part of a unique design that is sure to captivate animal lovers.

The study of fossils, the discovery of ancient artifacts, and the use of radiocarbon dating have helped us learn a lot about prehistoric times. How did the dinosaurs live? What did Earth look like long ago? What were the first human beings like? Scientists are now fairly confident in their answers to these questions, and readers see why as they explore all the ways people have used science to solve what were once the mysteries of prehistory. Captivating illustrations, helpful diagrams, and photographs enhance the informative main text and sidebars, giving readers a detailed look at the past.

Oceans are some of the most mysterious places on the planet-and some of the most fun to explore. Readers dive deep into the world of oceanography in this stunning guide to what lies under the sea. Essential science curriculum topics such as tides, coastal erosion, and waves are presented in impressive detail. In addition, readers get an up-close look at ships from the past and present, colorful coral reefs, and the submersibles that help us learn more about the ocean. The informative main text and sidebars are presented alongside helpful diagrams with labels that offer more fun facts.

Readers get a stellar look at space science in this helpful guide to how the universe-and our exploration of it-works. From the Big Bang to today's space stations, telescopes, and rovers, readers uncover the history of humanity's fascination with space and all the things we've learned about the planets, the sun, and what lies beyond our solar system. The insightful main text that supplements essential science curriculum topics is paired with detailed sidebars, diagrams, and illustrations. Full-color photographs are included as well. These visual components help readers understand the science behind black holes, spacewalks, and so much more.

We can all name different kinds of weather-hot, cold, sunny, stormy, and snowy, to name a few. But what's the science behind it? How does it work? Readers find out in this impressively detailed guide to meteorology. Essential Earth science concepts such as the water cycle, air pressure, and ocean currents are presented through informative main text, detailed diagrams, clearly labeled illustrations, and helpful sidebars. Colorful photographs are also included as part of a unique design that is meant to engage readers as they expand their knowledge of different kinds of weather and the ways humans study it.

Insects are small, but they're very complex! Readers discover this for themselves in this unique look at some of nature's creepiest and crawliest creatures. The focused approach of this volume gives readers the ability to learn more about insect body parts-from their eyes and antennae to their exoskeletons-as well as their behaviors, colonies, habitats, and life cycles. The detailed text is presented around helpful diagrams of the body of a flea, the wings of a butterfly, the development of an insect embryo, and more. Colorful illustrations and photographs make this a captivating reading experience for nature lovers.

Botany is an essential part of life science curricula, but what if students want to learn even more about the wild and wonderful world of plants? In this guide, readers are able to take an even closer look at many of the concepts they learn about in science class-from photosynthesis and plant parts to pollination and adaptations. Each topic is presented in impressive detail, with helpful sidebars and amazing images. Illustrations of cool carnivorous plants, photographs of forests, and diagrams of deep root systems are just some of the creative design elements found in this informative and engaging resource.