With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don't always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp teeth and claws, can turn them from darling to deadly in seconds. Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers!

Science is all about being super serious, right? Wrong! Science can be sillier than you ever thought, especially when bodies are involved!

Smelly rubbish, rotting food and piles of poo are disgusting! But not to flies! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about flies, including their body parts, young, food and behaviour.

People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

A tree and your pet look nothing alike, but they have one thing in common - they are both made up of cells. Cells are really small. You can see them only with a microscope. In this book, readers will find out about the parts of cells, how they work, and what the differences are between animal and plant cells.

Help science make sense with Mind Webs! Twelve beautifully illustrated webs show how science works in a truly fascinating way. Mind webs, also known as spidergrams or mind maps, are great for learning about the science of your body. In this book you can find out how your muscles, skeleton, heart, lungs and brain work, learn how your nervous system helps your senses, what jobs your skin, hair and nails have, and how your body fights illness. With more than 200 illustrations showing how the human body works, this series is perfect for visual learners. The Mind Webs series are great revision tools for students at Key Stage 2, and are also excellent for gaining a clearer understanding of how science works. Includes advice on how to make your own mind web.

Every living thing has a life cycle; a beginning, a middle and an end to their lives. Learn about the unique life cycles of different living things and what they have in common with each other.

Describes the process of hibernation and the various ways in which different animals use this process to survive in harsh climates.

Big or small, thin or wide, brilliantly coloured or camouflaged - there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.

Zip! Something darts through the air. It's a dragonfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these speedy insects, including their body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they also will uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the dazzling world of dragonflies.

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease.

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? In this book, young readers will learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils and other mammals with unusual life cycles.

There's a new baby joining the pod. It's a dolphin calf! Learn all about baby dolphins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

Youave "Freaked Out!" and been "Grossed Out!" Now itas time to "Bug Out!" This Station Stop 2 reader features some of the most disgusting, farout bugs on the planet. Learn how a scorpion uses its poison, discover how the jumping spider hunts, marvel at the weight of the giant wetapunga (three times heavier than a mouse), and so much more in this book that will have everyone itching for more!

There's a new baby joining the colony. It's a sea lion pup! Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

This Workbook will support and motivate students working in grades 8-9 students to reach their full potential and achieve success with targeted questions and support. Provides plenty of practice opportunities for short- and long-answer questions on every topic Helps students improve and focus their answers with worked examples Further support from hints and tips on how to structure answers, provide the right level of detail and more The range of questions available encourages students to develop their skills in applying and analysing as well as recall. The workbook provides coverage of maths and practical skills as well as synoptic questions. Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question), key terminology, and how to write explanations and give the right amount of detail.