Central Kansas Library System

Provides an overview of sharks, describing key characteristics of such species as the great white shark, blue shark, sand tiger shark, and whale shark.

Seeing a wolf stalking its prey would be almost impossible to witness up close. It wouldn't be safe to be so near such a deadly predator's jaws when it's on the hunt! But in this book, readers can see wolves, owls, and many more terrifying predators do what they do best-capture prey. Up-close, full-color photographs highlight the sharp teeth, long claws, and huge paws of some of the world's deadliest animals. Fact boxes include fascinating information...

"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

100 things you should know about Dinosaurs takes you on a journey of discovery through one of the most thrilling periods of natural history. Exactly 100 facts, accompanied by detailed artwork, reveal what life for dinosaurs was really like. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects--design a dinosaur mask, make a moving model, and create a meteorite smash.

Photographs and text explore the history of medicine from its ancient beginnings to the present. Includes information on instruments, medications, and the treatment of disease used in both alternative and modern medicine.

Space stations, including Skylab, Mir and the ISS are a vital outposts of scientific endeavour. Although only the ISS remains in orbit, the story of man's quest to live and conduct experiments in space is a tale of adventure, tragedy and genius. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space...

Presents information on how and where to find fossils, the preparation and tools needed for collecting them, and how to identify the various kinds: plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate.

Investigates the internal workings of animals, with drawings of dissections and cartoons illustrating how the animals' bodies work, including chapters on invertebrates, insects, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals.