Joyce L Markovics

A look inside a bat's dark world, how bats hunt, sleep, and raise their young, and more.

"Did you know that many deep-sea fish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some dangle a lighted lure to find prey, while others glow to scare off predators or attract mates. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent deep-sea fish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--

"How much do you know about your skin? From protecting your body to controlling body temperature, it's time to explore skin basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your skin works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

"How much do you know about your heart? From pumping to sending blood around your body, it's time to explore heart basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your heart works-and what happens when it doesn't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

"How much do you know about your lungs? From taking in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide, it's time to explore lung basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your lungs works-and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

"How much do you know about your muscles? From allowing you to jump to helping your heart beat, it's time to explore muscle basics and more. Look inside to discover incredible facts and stories about how your muscles work-and what happens when they don't! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, author biography, sidebars, and health tips"--

"Did you know that some jellyfish make their own light? This amazing ability is called bioluminescence. Some glow to attract mates, scare off predators, or find food. Look inside to learn all about bioluminescent jellyfish-and get ready for a glow show! This book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and a feature about related glowing creatures"--

Young readers will learn all about the country, Kenya.

In December 1952, a thick layer of black smog blanketed London. The filthy air blinded people on the streets and brought traffic to a screeching halt. Worst of all, the pollution was deadly. It sickened 100,000 people and took the lives of 4,000. Killer Smog: London, England traces the devastating story of air pollution that took thousands of lives and brought London to a standstill. Fascinating photos of the actual events, maps, and fact boxes enrich...