New Releases by Clint Twist

Provides information on stars, galaxies, and star patterns.

Provides information on the moon with a focus on myths and legends surrounding it, its phases, and ways to view the moon from Earth.

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

Introduces young readers to the various creatures of the ocean.

Delve into the secret lives of these intriguing creatures and learn about the fascinating things they do.

Provides a fascinating introduction to our planet Earth.

Lucky boys and girls who delve into this exciting box of board books probably won''t recognize the word paleontology, but that is the branch of science they will be discovering. Six miniature books, each one shaped like a prehistoric animal, combine words and color pictures to describe animals from the six important prehistoric eras that came and passed before the first human beings were alive. The mini-books are titled: Before the Dinosaurs--600-248 million years ago The First Dinosaurs --248-205 million years ago Jurassic Dinosaurs --205-144 million years ago Rule of the Dinosaurs --144-75 million years ago The Last Dinosaurs --75-64 million years ago After the Dinosaurs --64 million years ago-today Kids are introduced to plant-eating creatures like the Diploducus and the armor-plated Stegosaurus. They''ll also find pictures and simple descriptions of meat-eaters or carnivores, such as the fearsome Tyranosaurus and--in the post-dinosaur period--Smilodor, the saber-toothed cat. The books are printed and illustrated in color and are packaged in a colorful and sturdy box that features illustrated time charts on its inside flap and bottom panel.

Introduction to fur, which keeps a zebra invisible, a polar bear warm, and a hedgehog safe in their respective environments.

Introduction to some of the world''s slimiest creatures.

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.

Introduction to animals with scaly skin, including fish, snakes, and chameleons.

A heavily illustrated dictionary of selected reptiles and amphibians.

[box back panel] The Great Forensic Challenge! 20 challenging crimes to solve 20 dubious suspects to identify 4 science books packed with forensic information 1 Read about the Crimes 20 crime reports packed with clues to help you identify the criminals 2 Check the Criminal Files Photographs, fingerprints, and other data for 25 potential suspects 3 Understand Forensics 4 books of forensic science information for all the knowledge you need to crack crime 4 Try Forensic Techniques Use the special equipment in each forensic box to examine evidence for yourself 5 Solve the Crimes Combine your forensic knowledge and the evidence to track down the guilty suspect

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

Down in the jungle, the mighty jungle, finding your way around can be hard. It’s important to choose a route carefully, because lots of hazards await: tumbling waterfalls with slippery rocks; shaky rope bridges; and of course, anacondas, and other jungle wildlife. So pick up a pen, join the daring explorers.

An alphabet listing of the most endangered animals in the world.

Have you ever wondered whether King Arthur really existed, whether Napoleon was poisoned or who really shot JFK? This book explores the story behind 19 historical mysteries - from ancient to modern times - and examines new evidence, explaining what historians really believe happened.

A comprehensive collection of slithering critters that''s sure to please any kid. Everything from anacondas to zonatas!

This comprehensive chronology of historical events lists more than 10,000 events from the earliest human origins to the present day. Each double page spread is divided into four major geographical and two thematic sections - Asia and Australasia, Africa, Europe, The Americas and Science and Technology and the Arts and Humanities - allowing the reader to compare events at any time in history in different geographical regions.

Civilizations takes the reader forward from the earliest days of human settlement to the civilizations of the New World overthrown by the Spanish Conquistadors. After a brief look at humanity''s development as nomadic hunters and gatherers, the story begins with the crucial step taken around 10,000 years ago when some communities began cultivating plants. The settled villages of these early farmers were the forerunners of the complex cities and highly sophisticated cultures that were later to flourish in the emergent civilizations across the world. Following a basically chronological path, the book focuses on the world''s key civilizations in each time period, beginning with the primary civilizations in Mesopotamia, India, Egypt and China, illuminating Greece, Rome and their contemporaries and culminating in the states of America, but not neglecting other, less familiar, civilizations. Illustrated with stunning photographs, artworks and maps throughout, Civilizations: Ten Thousand Years of Ancient History brings alive the ideas, events and people of earlier cultures whose achievements have laid the foundations of our present-day world.

Philip''s Historical Atlas of the Celts is a new addition to the highly successful Philip''s Reference range. The Atlas details (in words, illustrations and maps) the history of the Celts, their expansion, decline and modern revival, their art and religion, and their impact on the Western world. It offers the most comprehensive coverage of the Celts. The Atlas of the Celts is arranged chronologically and spread-by-spread and there is a special section on Celtic culture (such as jewellery, clothing and mythology). The conclusion discusses some of the recent debates on Celtic identity. The appendices include: a detailed timeline of key dates in Celtic history, an atlas of Celtic sites and museums, a Who''s Who in the Celtic world, drawings of Celtic ornaments, glossaries of Celtic terms and names, a gazetteer, and an index. The Historical Atlas of the Celts includes a foreword by Dr Barry Raftery, Professor of Celtic Studies at University College Dublin. Dr Raftery acted as principal consultant editor on the Atlas of the Celts. Additional consultation was provided by Dr Jane McIntosh of the University of Cambridge. The consultants have ensured that the Atlas of the Celts is an indispens

The book is part of a series which studies both natural and man-made disasters, and examines ways of predicting and preventing such disasters and repairing the damage they cause. Eye-witness accounts give a vivid picture of the events and their impact on people''s lives.

Describes different weather conditions and how they are detected, discussing climate, atmosphere, and storms.