John Farndon

Describes a wide variety of extreme weather such as tornadoes, droughts, storms, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.

"From gemstones to fossils and beyond, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is the definitive guide to rocks and minerals for grade school readers. In this book, readers will explore the substances that make up our Earth through comic illustrations and hilarious characters. With a narrative nonfiction text, kid-friendly information, and Shiho Pate's engaging illustrations, Animated Science: Rocks and Minerals is a perfect introduction and ready reference,...

"This book explores some of history's most gruesome diseases. Readers will be enthralled by the history and science of terrible plagues and the bacteria, bugs, bad hygiene, and rats responsible."--

Provides information about eight different habitats around the world and the various animals that live in each.

"Stories behind the everyday technologies that are taken for granted, such as what happens when one turns on the tap, sends a message through the Internet, telephones a friend, tweets on Twitter, recycles a can, and other fascinating facts.--publisher description

Explores the history of the chemical element oxygen and explains its chemistry, how it works in the body, and its importance in our lives.

Looks at the oceans and seas around the world, describing the creatures found in them, threats they face, and recommendations on ways to preserve the ocean ecosystem.

"Explores and explains physics concepts--including energy, motion, simple machines, gravity, flight, electricity, and magnetism--and provides experiments to aid in understanding physics"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and use of nitrogen in such products as explosives and fertilizers.