Louise Spilsbury

A look at the organisms that live at the top, on the rocks, in the water, and at the bottom of a tide pool.

Find out about the seven life processes that are essential for all living things, and how these processes help them survive. How does a living thing get what it needs from its evironment?Their are 3 simple experiements to try.

Includes not only clear descriptions of how various types of fossils are formed but also information on why most dead creatures do not fossilize and how scientists can determine how an animal moved from petrified footprints. The book even explains how the placement of fossils has helped paleontologists to figure out how dinosaurs behaved. Numerous color photos include some of fossil eggs and of a coelacanth, which is considered a living fossil.

How did ancient people manage to find light sources? How do we know about light-based theories such as prisms? This fascinating book looks at the historical controversies that surround the discovery and theories of light and tells the stories of the scientists who worked on them. It also examines how the different theories based on light were arrived at, how they were tested, and what impact these theories and discoveries have had on our understanding...

"From fighting as a gladiator through being fed to the lions, daily life in the Roman Empire was pretty deadly. dig up the past and find out just how horrible it was in this journey throught he Romans' dark and deadly history"--Back cover.

Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at their rawest and the science of animal anatomy in the battle for survival on Earth.

From fighting bloodthirsty battles through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Viking world was pretty deadly! Dig up the past and find out just how horrible it was.

From being made into a mummy through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Mayan world was pretty deadly!

Presents the pros and cons of this alternative energy source, discussing what it is; how it works; and its environmental impact, cost, and future.

This book introduces cells, including different types of cells, how cells work, and how new cells form.