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This book dramatically explains the constant and epic battle between predator and prey, and the ways each adapts to its position on the food chain. There is an engaging section devoted to our place in the food chain, the environmental responsibilities of being at the top, and the consequences of over-fishing or over-harvesting. -
Readers will learn about the history of people?s interaction with electric energy and how it works to power our world. -
Presents an introduction to genetics, discussing genes, chromosomes, probability, DNA, mutation, and the Human Genome Project. -
Disscusses in simple terms, the Itaipu dam, including where it is located, how it was built, and how it provides electricity. -
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural environment of the honeybee -
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the ladybug, from the egg to the adult beetle. -
Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a rose from its beginnings as seed to its maturity as a flower, along with information on the role of pollination in the creation of new seeds. -
Powerful and determined, the sea turtle lives a fascinating life. Its life journey begins when its mother travels thousands of miles to lay her eggs on a beach. Then it travels back to the ocean as a hatchling to start a life of its own. Readers will explore all the stages of a sea turtles life and learn how people can help them survive. Vivid photographs show these wonderful reptiles in great detail. -
Learn all about apples, from seed to picking. -
Learn how big oak trees grow from small acorns. -
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, life cycle, and natural environment of the owl. -
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Explores the life of the man who made the famous midnight ride during the American Revolution to warn of the impending arrival of British troops. -
Introduces the life of the Virginian who was the military leader of the colonies during the Revolution before becoming the first president of the United States. -
Discusses the world's largest soccer stadium, including where it is located and how it was built. -
Presents information on the tallest buildings in the world, including their size and how they were built. -
The tale begins as an investigation into the strange stories of an “Opera ghost,” legendary for scaring performers as they sit alone in their dressing rooms or walk along the building’s labyrinthine corridors. Some even think they’ve seen the ghost in evening clothes moving in the shadows. But it isn’t until the triumphant performance of beautiful soprano Christine Daaé that the Phantom begins his attacks—striking terror in the hearts of everyone in the theater. A story that has captured the imagination for a century, The Phantom of the Opera continues to this day as an unparalleled work of sheer entertainment. -
Describes the eight phases of the moon, from new moon to waning crescent; the moon's size; the length of its days; its rotation, gravity, surface, and temperature; and eclipses. -
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PROMOThe Principles of Naval Architecture series is the defining reference work and text for naval architecture. This volume contains a completely new presentation of the subject of ship resistance embodying these developments. A major goal in the design of virtually all vessels is to obtain a hull form having low resistance. In achieving this goal, the accurate prediction of resistance for a given hull geometry is essential. Since the publication of the previous edition of PNA important advances have been made in theoretical and computational fluid dynamics accompanied by increased use of such work in ship and offshore structure design. The first section of the book provides basic understanding of the flow phenomena that underlie the resistance encountered by a ship moving in water. The second section contains an introduction to the methods by which that knowledge is applied to the prediction of resistance, including model testing, empirical methods and computational methods. A final section provides guidance to the naval architect in designing a hull form. Design procedures are described for achieving favorable flow and resistance characteristics of the hull and appendages. Examples are given for ships designed for high, medium and low speeds. Design considerations affecting both wave and viscous effects are included. Finally the flow in the stern wake is discussed, an area important for both resistance and propeller performance. -
The world's largest desert is almost the same size as the United States! Student will marvel at the immensity of this desert while learning many other facts about this natural wonder. -
At 33 miles long, the Seikan Railroad Tunnel is the world's longest tunnel. From its beginning to its completion, the story of this Japanese tunnel will fascinate even the most reluctant readers. -
Young Mico is a slave in a big house in Pompeii. His only friend is the house dog, Fortunatus. One quiet summer day, Fortunatus suddenly runs away. He takes Mico with him. What does the dog know? What is he afraid of? Is it, perhaps, the mountain behind the town? -
Describes the space shuttle, including lift-off, landing, working in space, and the crew. -
Understanding how the stock market works is essential in todays economy. This book offers readers straightforward explanations of the essentials, including the definition of stocks, how theyre bought and sold, how theyre priced, commissions, splits, and more. -
Did you know that the first basketball hoop was made from a peach basket? This book starts with basketball's humble beginnings and travels through its history to how the game is played today. -
The first skaters lived more than 10,000 years ago! Since then, figure skating has become a very exciting and beautiful sport. Students will learn all about the history of the sport in this intriguing book. -
Presents information, in a question and answer format, about the customs, habits, and habitats of people from different countries around the world with emphasis on what makes their cultures unique. -
En una descripción real de la vida de un país geográficamente privilegiado. Esta edición ofrece una vasta mirada de la Colombia precolombina hasta nuestros días. Pasa de la leyenda a la realidad cuando sumerge al lector en la historia del territorio colombiano, en sus hallazgos arqueológicos, en la “colonización maicera” que posibilitó el poblamiento de la zona andina por parte de Las culturas orfebres. Viaja por los parques naturales (como el Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados), por la fría y aparentemente inhóspita zona de nuestras cordilleras que albergan Los páramos más hermosos del continente, las ciudades más importantes, la economía floreciente, los estilos de vida y la cultura. -
Este texto está editado por Editorial Comares S.l.. Fue fundada en 3000 y actualmente se encuentra en Andalucía. Su catálogo tiene más de 3200 publicaciones. Dicha editorial está especializada en Pedagogía, Literatura, Divulgación Científica, Psicología, Económicas entre otras. El fondo editorial de Editorial Comares S.l. se distribuye en colecciones como Crítica Del Derecho. Sección Derecho Vivo, Legislación Administrativa De Andalucía, Estudios De Derecho Privado, Filosofía Hoy, Análisis Y Crítica Social... Los libros que conforman el catálogo de la editorial vienen de la mano de autores tan conocidos como Francisco David Adame Martínez, Antonio Agúndez Fernández, Carlos Almira Picazo, Fernando Aguirre, Ramón Herrera Bravo... -
Introduces the life of the prolific inventor who was also one of the United States' Founding Fathers. -
Tomatoes have long been a staple of Latin American cuisine. This fascinating book traces the history of the tomato, from its domestication in pre-Columbian Latin America through the present day. The book also discusses how tomatoes are grown, how they are cooked throughout Latin America, and how they have spread around the world.
