Catherine Chambers

Splash with the Stickmen at the sea's surface, and then dive down through the darkening zones and into the abyss. But don't stop there! Follow the Stickmen to snorkel around coral gardens, find creatures that make their own light, and dive 7 miles down to the deepest trench. The Stickmen have plenty of oxygen (and wild facts) to keep you alert as you float past coral gardens, pods of humpback whales, robotic submarines, and the weirdest creatures...

Count Dracula himself offers facts and lore about his origins, castle, powers, and weaknesses. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and further resources.

Presents an autobiography ostensibly written by Bigfoot, discussing his physical features, where he lives, and the stories silly humans tell about him.

Presents a brief introduction into Native American mythology, including several different tribes' creation stories, tales of animal spirits, heroes, and death and the afterlife.

Profiles a polar scientist and describes her inspiration, training, and typical job duties. Includes color photographs, a quiz, a glossary, and further resources.

Introduces the holiday of Easter and explains how it is celebrated all over the world.

Join the savvy, accident prone Stickmen as they uncover each slice through the Earth to show what happens, and what exists, at all levels - everywhere: through layers of the atmosphere that wrap around the globe; from mountain tops and live volcanoes down to the molten core: from the ocean's sunlight zone to the deepest trench in the seabed and from the rooftop of the tallest skyscraper to the foundations of a city and its maze of underground tunnels....

"The amount of waste produced by human activity increases globally year after year. This book examines how effective we really are at recycling these huge amounts of unwanted materials. It discusses issues such as the dangers of recycling toxic or hazardous waste, the potential of 'blackwater' treatment and the use of new, sustainable materials, such as guadua bamboo. But are we doing enough to help our planet? What do you think?" -- Page [4] cover....

Introduces what floods are, conditions that exist during floods, their harmful and beneficial effects, and their impact on humans, plants, and animals.

Examines the traditions and celebrations associated with the holiday of Christmas.