Journey into the wilds of planet Earth to discover some of the most amazing animals on the planet. Inside, we’ll venture into the dead of night and meet nocturnal night-crawlers, come face-to-face with some of the most powerful predators in the animal kingdom, grab a magnifying glass and get up close and personal with intriguing insects, and much, much more. We’ll also don our investigation hats and get to the bottom of some

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Prepare for lift-off as we are going to take you on a grand tour into the stars with this special edition from The Week Junior Science+Nature! Starting with our nearest neighbourhood, we’ll examine the Sun, marvel at Mars and more. Then, we’ll explore exciting worlds beyond the solar system, scan for alien life and figure our how many galaxies are out there. So, grab your spacesuit and get ready to blast off on a fascinating journey into the

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Explores color's countless manifestations, providing insight into such phenomena as the visible spectrum, light absorption and reflection, how humans see color, how vision evolved, the sky, rainbows, colored gems, animal pigmentation, how animals use color to find mates and to protect themselves, and the use of color in human religion, ritual, design, navigation, communication, and personal identity.

A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.

What is snow, and where does it come from? Babies and toddlers will love cuddling up and discovering the world around them while learning simple concepts about science, nature and culture.

Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("Apple seeds start to grow when they are planted in soil and given sunlight, water, and fresh air") and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! is a perfect way to bring science, nature, and culture into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops. --Publisher

Bay Area-based reporters for The Guardian, Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano, relate the story of the worst American wildfire in a century, weaving together a portrait of the remarkable California community of 27,000 souls, destroyed wholesale in a fire that left 86 dead, while offering a bigger-picture exploration of the science of wildfires in a time of dramatic climate change. Alastair Gee is a seasoned science/nature writer based in San Francisco...