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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General (see also headings under Animals or Technology)

The world is a dangerous place, and readers will learn about dangerous animals and deadly natural disasters. Along with all of the interesting facts, this book includes side panels, a "deadly factor" rating, and photos throughout to enhance the level of fright. Full color.

Geography Encyclopedia

The next installment in the 100 Most series highlights the world's most incredible places, buildings, objects, and events, including the Grand Canyon, Great Wall of China, Angel Falls, the Aurora Borealis, and more. Full color.

This engaging series uses fun and exciting experiments to convey key scientific principles.

They say that in space no one can hear you scream... and its true! In the emptiness of space, nothing makes a noise. But on Earth... our ears are constantly pounded by sounds. Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of sound. From flatulent whoopee cushions to glass-smashing opera singers and music-loving pigs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. You can get your ears tuned into some easy (and painless!)...

Imagine being struck by lightning. ZAP! You could be killed on the spot. So why do we have something as powerful and dangerous as electricity running through our homes? Because our modern lives now depend on it, thats why! Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of electricity. From whizzing electrons and static shocks to frying flies and freaky frog legs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. You can even...

Imagine yourself falling... falling... falling and never reaching the ground. Well thats exactly what our planet is doing, and its taking you with it! Learn about all the disgusting and dreadful aspects of gravity. From blackouts caused by g-forces to toilet-troubles in space, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. You can get your hands dirty too with some easy (and painless!) experiments.

Can you imagine life without light? Well, actually... its impossible, because without light there would be no life on Earth at all! Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of light. From zit-zapping rays and night-vision goggles to spooky shadows and serious sunburn, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts. You can see the brilliance of light too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments.

Explains the science of light and the odd aspects of the energy, including refraction, how eyes work, and bioluminescence.

Learn all about the most disgusting and dreadful aspects of electricity. From whizzing electrons and static shocks to frying flies and freaky frog legs, this book is full of yucky, painful and fascinating facts."--Publisher's web site.

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Would you dare be the surgeon on board a sailing ship in the 1700s? You'll need to know