Jon Richards

"This visual encyclopedia takes young readers on a voyage around every aspect of the human body, explaining every aspect of how the body works. The human body as you've never seen it before! This brand-new visual encyclopedia takes young readers on a fantastic voyage around every aspect of the human body. Featuring amazing CG illustrations, stunning photography and cutting-edge information, it explains every aspect of how your body works. This encyclopedia...

Matter is what everything is made of! From diamonds to dirt, matter is what everything is made of! Within matter, there are so many different materials. Kids might think of fabric as material, but in this book, they'll learn about some of the rarest materials on Earth. Atoms, states of matter, and even conductivity are covered, among other key physical science topics. The main content focuses on the extreme nature of matter and materials and how it...

What can live on the slopes of an active volcano? What about in the deepest ocean? These extreme habitats are just what readers learn about in this fascinating volume. Life on Earth is constantly adapting to changing conditions and in this volume, readers encounter this process happening in the very coldest or hottest places as well as during droughts, too much rain, and more. With graphic organizers enhancing the science content throughout the book,...

When someone rides a roller coaster or other thrill ride, they may experience some G-forces. What does that do to the body? And what happens when a person experiences a higher amount of Gs, like when flying a fighter jet? Readers engage with this topic and many more about the extreme nature of some of the forces on Earth, including those we interact with every day. Key physical science concepts such as push and pull, gravity, and thrust and drag are...