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Color in nature : secrets of animal survival

Aitken, Stephen, 1953-


Ten of the most colorful animals in the world -- Animal studio : making color from light -- Making an impression : mating and dominance -- The art of invisibility : now you see me...now you don't -- Defense : warnings, deceptions and confusion -- Conserving nature's palette. Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive. ... But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.
Date Published:2026

Ten of the most colorful animals in the world -- Animal studio : making color from light -- Making an impression : mating and dominance -- The art of invisibility : now you see me...now you don't -- Defense : warnings, deceptions and confusion -- Conserving nature's palette. Animals like rainbow-colored parrots, red-nosed mandrills and brilliant blue peacocks use their vibrant colors to survive. ... But even with the power of color on their side, many of these species, their habitats and food sources are under threat. We need to conserve the entire spectrum of the animal world to maintain a healthy and colorful planet for all life on Earth.

Date Published:2026

Rebel Girls family favorites : 75+ kid-tested recipes to enjoy together


Includes index. 75+ family-tested, crowd-pleasing recipes to enjoy together and empower young budding chefs-to-be-by the creators of Rebel Girls Cook and Rebel Girls Make Dessert.
Date Published:2026

The unexplained : mysteries, cryptids, ghosts, and UFOs.


Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!
Date Published:2026

Can you solve the mysteries that have puzzled scientists for generations? What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Can people combust spontaneously? Did a whole playground full of schoolchildren actually spot a UFO? There are so many questions waiting to be answered. This extensive guide to mysterious unexplained events covers natural mysteries, historical conundrums, baffling disappearances, paranormal events, alien visitors, and cryptozoology, with coverage of events from ancient times right up to the modern day. The Unexplained will engage children and adults who are eager to probe into mysteries, ponder the existence of strange beasts, and unleash their inner ghost hunters!

Date Published:2026

Guinness world records 2027


Includes index. Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world... and how you can become one of them. With all new content -- from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars -- the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.
Date Published:2026

The miniverse : a microscopic journey into hidden worlds

Gifford, Clive,


Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.
Date Published:2026

Includes index. What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zippers, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles. Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body. Shrink even more to explore ever tinier realms of existence--and find out how cells, germs, DNA, and atoms work as you get smaller. Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that's all around you but that you've never seen before.

Date Published:2026

Science encyclopedia : atom smashing, food chemistry, animals, space, and more!

Daniels, Patricia, 1955-


How does a rocket launch into space? Did dinosaurs really all go extinct? And what makes a firework work? These are just a few of the questions answered in the second edition of the National Geographic Science Encyclopedia, a fact-filled reference for all things science. Reviewed by experts in the field to include the most accurate and up-to-date information, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all essentials, such as matter, forces and machines, energy, electronics, life on Earth, the human body, and more.
Date Published:2026

How does a rocket launch into space? Did dinosaurs really all go extinct? And what makes a firework work? These are just a few of the questions answered in the second edition of the National Geographic Science Encyclopedia, a fact-filled reference for all things science. Reviewed by experts in the field to include the most accurate and up-to-date information, this comprehensive encyclopedia covers all essentials, such as matter, forces and machines, energy, electronics, life on Earth, the human body, and more.

Date Published:2026

All about us : 20 true tales of courage and disability

Leavitt, Hannalora,


Introduction -- Welcome to our world -- An eye for an eye: Taliah Braun -- A winning plan: Stefan Daniel -- Her talented toes: Rosie Jon -- Minding his own business: Zamaan Jivraj -- A reimagined dream: Ardra Shephard -- A sweet idea: Ojok Simon -- STEL-LA-LA-LA-LA: Stella Bartlett -- Taxi, please: Monty Lilburn -- An unlikely clue: Jordan Gagnon -- Loving what and who he is: John Lee Clark -- Acting blind: Amy Amantea -- Reclaiming her dream: K. Renee Horton -- He's dottie about Braille: Jonathan Nochasak -- A bright idea: Paige Whitehead -- A good-news story: Kathryn Marlow -- Photographs to remember: Tom Baril -- Saved by the bell: Kathryn Simpson -- ...and ACTION!: Kevion Woodard -- Facing the future with a difference: Finn Regush -- Cat escapes bag: Tracy Kung -- Glossary -- Resources -- Acknowledgments. This illustrated nonfiction book features profiles of twenty kids and adults who live with disabilities. Meet 20 inspiring people living with disability today including a paralympian, a journalist, a kidpreneur, a NASA scientist, a TikTok star and many others. Young readers will be introduced to people who were born with a disability and others who became disabled because of illness or an accident.
Date Published:2026

Introduction -- Welcome to our world -- An eye for an eye: Taliah Braun -- A winning plan: Stefan Daniel -- Her talented toes: Rosie Jon -- Minding his own business: Zamaan Jivraj -- A reimagined dream: Ardra Shephard -- A sweet idea: Ojok Simon -- STEL-LA-LA-LA-LA: Stella Bartlett -- Taxi, please: Monty Lilburn -- An unlikely clue: Jordan Gagnon -- Loving what and who he is: John Lee Clark -- Acting blind: Amy Amantea -- Reclaiming her dream: K. Renee Horton -- He's dottie about Braille: Jonathan Nochasak -- A bright idea: Paige Whitehead -- A good-news story: Kathryn Marlow -- Photographs to remember: Tom Baril -- Saved by the bell: Kathryn Simpson -- ...and ACTION!: Kevion Woodard -- Facing the future with a difference: Finn Regush -- Cat escapes bag: Tracy Kung -- Glossary -- Resources -- Acknowledgments. This illustrated nonfiction book features profiles of twenty kids and adults who live with disabilities. Meet 20 inspiring people living with disability today including a paralympian, a journalist, a kidpreneur, a NASA scientist, a TikTok star and many others. Young readers will be introduced to people who were born with a disability and others who became disabled because of illness or an accident.

Date Published:2026