A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins. Plunge into the ocean and meet these mysterious sea creatures. From blue whales and belugas to diving dolphins, travel through the waves to discover a breathtaking underwater kingdom. Packed with facts, accessible text, and dramatic, atmospheric photography, Eye Wonders are the perfect educational start for young children....

"December 1777. It is 18 months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and some 12,000 members of America's beleaguered Continental Army stagger into a small Pennsylvania encampment 23 miles northwest of British-occupied Philadelphia. The starving and half-naked force is reeling from a string of demoralizing defeats at the hands of King George III's army, and are barely equipped to survive the coming winter. Their commander in chief,...

Utilizes the power of visual design and authoritative text to illustrate the fundamentals of science. Starting from the point of physical origin, Cabot moves through quarks, atoms, molecules and stars; to planet building, organic chemistry, the emergence of life, and finally on to sentience, the human mind, and its quest to understand the Universe. The visuals provided give insight into how the world really works, covering all the major branches of...