Bursting with blood, guts, history, and science, this book is a must-have for monster lovers of all ages Could Dr. Frankenstein's machine ever animate a body? Why should vampires drink from veins and not arteries? What body parts are best for zombies to eat? (It's not brains.) This fascinating encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more. Find out each...

Answers science questions from children all over the globe about such topics as space, chemistry, and the human body.

A nonfiction companion to the Magic Tree House series.--

Reveals the science behind magic tricks, using dozens of activities to show how the world of magic manipulates simple scientific principles of illusion and perception to leave audiences baffled.

Presents over one hundred experiments and activities for “awesomely gross” things to make, including glow-in-the-dark vomit, kitty-litter fudge, and zombie intestines.

Entertaining, engaging and educational, this first kids book from the History Channel takes readers on a visual tour through the past, from early civilization to the 21st century, with day-by-day accounts of historical events from around the world.

A fact-packed National Geographic Kids compilation of some of the world s most remarkable phenomena and epic extremes shares the engaging stories and science behind such subjects as whistling sand dunes, the symbolism on the U.S. dollar bill and the canine ability to shake off water.

"An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children--and adults too. Packed with facts and colorful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject--and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected...

These simple science activities will have young kids searching the house for everyday items to learn about temperature, pressure, water, air, heat, and plants! Each easy and fun activity includes how-to photos, simple instructions, short explanations, and introduces beginning math principles. With tips and extra information to extend the scientific experience, this book will get kids thinking like scientists in no time at all! Book includes: supply...