New Releases by Clint Twist

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature''s spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

Imagine peeking into the notebooks of some of the world''s finest minds . . . taking a glimpse at their genius. This new series of historical notebooks allows you to do just that, examining the ephemera and correspondence, the thoughts and ideas of the people who have shapped today''s world. The next in the acclaimed Notebooks series invites you to meet Egypt''s last pharaoh and an icon of beauty and power. The remarkable events of Cleopatra''s life are examined, explained and dramatised with glimpses of what she might have written in her memoirs. From her royal childhood to her relationships with Caesar and Mark Antony, through Roman civil war to the mysterious events of her death and the legend that lives on today, this is the complete Cleopatra.

In this series, 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. ''Knights'' invites readers to witness a battle, enjoy a lord''s banquet, take part in a tournament and endure a siege.

"From the goopy secretions of the "killer" slime plant and the glistening spittle of the revolting froghopper insect to the repulsive fish that can make a bucketful of slim in minutes and ties itself into knots to escape its own goo, everything that oozes and leaves a trail of gunk lurks in these pages..."--Publisher.

Exactly 100 facts accompanied by photographs and detailed artwork reveal fascinating information about the Earth. Throughout there are quizzes and activities, plus fun facts and color cartoons.

Explains where light comes from, why it is dark at night, how light travels, what makes loud and quiet sounds, how people make sounds, and how sounds can be blocked.

Table of contents includes: Where does light come from? -- Why does it get dark at night? -- How do we see when it''s dark? -- How does light travel? -- What is sound? -- What makes sounds loud and quiet? -- How do we make sounds? -- Can we block out sound?

Dictionary that introduces young readers to over 100 animals that can inflict great harm.

The book features 8 unique board game--all with a historical theme so you can learn as you play along. There are a variety of games, some can be played alone and others can be played with two or more people.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of honeybees.

First published: Tunbridge Wells, Kent, U.K.: ticktock Media Ltd., 2006.

Describes various materials such as stone, metal, wood, and plastic, and discusses where they come from and how they differ from each other.

Part of a series that uses ''X-ray'' artwork to illustrate the underlying science or technology of familiar structures and systems, and explores the workings of some key inventions and machinery. This book contains cross-curricular material to support Key Stage 2-3 requirements for science, technology and history.

An introduction to the physical characteristics and behaviors of the tarantula spider.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of cockroaches.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of dung beetles.

This book takes a powerful look at some of the toughest machines on Earth. From bulldozers and tugboats, through bombers, tanks, and superjumbos, ghosted-through artwork reveals the mechanisms behind their power.

This book describes the body structures, life cycles, habitats, and food-gathering methods of fleas.

Starting with the Sun, this book introduces stars.

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Provides information on planet Earth with a focus on its history, layers, atmosphere, and volcanoes.

Explains what force and motion are and the various ways that objects can move faster or slower.

Provides a glimpse into the far reaches of space and explains how we might someday colonize another planet or use a robot submarine to explore an icy moon using the latest technologies.

Explore the world of reptiles and amphibians, discover how they live, how large or small they are, how they attack prey or escape from predators.

Introduces readers to the science of food technology and how it is used to create healthy, safe products.