Tom Jackson

Provides fascinating facts about some of the planet's most destructive natural forces.

Details the physical and behavioral characteristics of animals found all over the world, including insects, mammals, reptiles, and sea creatures. Features full-color photographs throughout.

Introduces facts about insects, including the life cycle of butterflies, how crickets communicate, and how ants work together in a community.

Discusses natural monuments and ancient and modern architectural feats and the marvels of engineering behind these timeless treasures.

Features oversized pages with detailed full-color illustrations of 36 of the world's most majestic mammals. Concise facts highlight each animal's unique behaviors and abilities, and fact boxes allow the reader to compare each animal's size, habitat, life span, and diet. Rich, authentic illustrations will capture the reader's interest in the magnificent animals that live all across the world.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of gibbons.

The study of the brain has spawned many disciplines. Disorders of and damage to the brain have given neurologists clues as to how the brain functions. Neuroscientists have unpicked the chemical processes that power nerve signals and build memories, while psychologists explore the link between our thoughts and the physical activity of the brain. The brain tells the history of neuroscience in 100 stories."--

"This book takes readers on a journey through the developmental history of various modes of transportation -- from chariots to electric cars, dugout canoes to ocean liners, cable cars to bullet trains, and the many iterations in between. The fascinating stories behind each of these machines join together to reveal a comprehensive history of how new and inventive forms of transportation have built off one another to change our world." -- amazon.com...

What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try?