Most Popular Books by Clint Twist

A uniquely fun Ripley’s Believe It or Not! way of looking at traditional subject matter with a Ripley's twist! From giant crystal caves and remarkable coral reefs, to exploding volcanoes and incredible icebergs, and much,much more! Astonishing facts and awesome photographs on every page… plus extraordinary stories of the weird and wonderful earth from Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

Brief descriptions of over 100 varieties of snakes.

Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about rocks, minerals and fossils. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the formation of rocks to how they change over time and who studies them. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. A perfect introduction to rocks and fossils books for kids who want a deeper understanding, Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at late elementary/middle school levels. Chapters and some examples of topics included in Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils: # Rocks: Igneous rocks, Metamorphic rocks, Limestone, Granite, Coal and Marble # Minerals: Gemstones, Quartz, Opal, Fool's gold, Sapphire and amber # Fossils: Extinction, Evolution, Anthropods, Molluscs, Dinosaurs Incredible facts about rocks and fossils to amaze kids: # Some of the most delicate organic remains that have been fossilized include the feathers of primitive birds, the wings of dragonflies and the leaves of plants. # The first nine minerals on Mohs scale have roughly the same gap between them - that is, corundum is nine times harder than talc. Diamond, however, the tenth mineral on the scale, is 40 times harder than talc. # The oldest rocks to be radiometrically dated are more than 3900 million years old. Authors: Chris and Helen Pellant Consultants: Keith Ambrose, Steve Parker, Clint Twist Pages: 384 Age: 8+ Dimensions: 5 X 6.5 Format: Paperback with graining, curved corners and neon ink ISBN: 9781782094470

Examines the sources of the fuels used by industry and homes, including fossil fuels, nuclear energy, solar energy, and others. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.

Remontez le temps jusqu’à l’aube de l’humanité grâce aux sons réalistes et aux scènes en 3 dimensions de cet ouvrage ! Rejoignez les hommes préhistoriques réunis autour d’un feu, observez leurs magnifiques peintures rupestres, admirez leurs efforts pour tuer un mammouth laineux ou ceux des premiers des premiers agriculteurs capables d’ériger des mégalithes gigantesques !

Les principaux problèmes de pollution des mers et océans ainsi que les moyens d'y remédier.

Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur la météorologie, avec par ordre alphabétique : atmosphère, canicule, climat, cyclone, neige, nuages...

Collection documentaire originale proposant de découvrir l'univers tactile (textures et apparences) des animaux. Sous ce titre, les animaux à écailles tels les poissons, reptiles, papillons et de rares mammifères. On y expose l'utilité de cette particularité ainsi que certains faits étonnants. -- Le tout est présenté dans une mise en pages foisonnante d'encadrés et de gros plans. La couverture, perforée d'un carré, permet de voir et de manipuler une imitation de la matière étudiée. [SDM].