Amelie von Zumbusch
35) Sea urchins
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Describes the life of sea urchins, including their physical characteristics, history, habitats, diet, reproduction, threats from predators, and their impact on the ocean food webs and environment.
37) Jupiter
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Explores the planet Jupiter and looks at its physical characteristics, history, and what the future might hold.
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"This biography traces basketball superstar Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy (where his father played professional basketball) to his status as a high school basketball prodigy and NBA rookie sensation, through his five NBA championships and ongoing dynamic, all-star-caliber play for the team that drafted him directly out of high school, the Los Angeles Lakers. Readers learn what makes Bryant such a talented player and valuable team member...
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Few books have had as much of an impact on history as the Gutenberg Bible. Readers will learn how the Bible that Johannes Gutenberg began work on in 1450 resulted in a transformation in the distribution of knowledge and sparked incredible growth in literacy. They'll find out how Gutenberg's printing press worked, how books had to be copied out by hand before its invention, and what already extant tools helped inspire Gutenberg. The Gutenberg Bible's...