Anita Ganeri

Answers such questions about the Earth as is the world round, can people tell if an earthquake is coming, where do rivers begin, how often does it rain in a rain forest, and which is the coldest place in the world.

When people hear about endangered species, they probably think about animals that are at risk of dying off, but many types of plants are considered endangered species, too. This thought-provoking book takes readers on a journey exploring the dangers that plants all over the world are facing, and what is being done to help combat these dangers. High-interest content will encourage readers to be environmentally conscious and think globally about important...

This book is a collection of fun facts and illustrations relating to oceans, from pirates to whale songs to undersea farms.

Horrible Geography takes you under the sea with Odious Oceans. Discover where in the world you can tuck into a poisonous pufferfish, spot some perilous pirates and explore the savage seabed! Filled with hilarious illustrations by Mike Phillips, Horrible Geography is the perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight!

Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about some of the way various animals protect themselves.

Learn about the awesome dogs that are trained to save lives and brave the most dangerous situations. From tracking dogs to space dogs, police dogs to mountain rescue dogs, guide dogs to guard dogs--find out how these furry pets are trained for their special missions and how they carry them out.

A life of this Venetian explorer including his childhood but focusing on his travels along the Silk Road to the court of Kublai Khan in China in the thirteenth-century.

Depicts what daily life might have been like in ancient Rome.

This book is an introduction to classic stories from the Buddhist faith, such as "Birth of the Buddha," "Siddhartha and the Swan," and "The Generous Prince."