Michael Bright

Long before humans even walked the earth, dinosaurs ruled its lands, seas, and skies. This information-rich book takes readers millions of years into Earth's past to witness the birth, reign, and mass extinction of these incredible creatures. Intricately detailed 3-D images and illustrations of prehistoric species immerse readers in a time before humanity. As they explore the Mesozoic era, readers will learn about geological time, evolution, animal...

In 1961, humanity's insatiable curiosity pushed our species to boldly go where we had never gone before: outer space. This comprehensive book outlines the scope of humanity's space exploration for inquisitive readers. Breathtaking photographs, illustrations, and 3-D visuals allow readers to explore the wonders of our galaxy, while fact boxes highlight fascinating details that inspire wonder and encourage curiosity. Readers will learn about the planets...

How and where did life begin on Earth? What makes Earth capable of sustaining living creatures? This information-rich book takes readers billions of years into the past to understand the earliest life-forms on Earth. They'll delve deeply into essential science topics such as geological time, evolution, and animal classification. Intricate illustrations and 3-D images transport readers to a time before humans walked the earth. Engaging fact boxes highlight...

Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world's most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man's bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they're almost impossible to see? Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright, using tools and even treating themselves with medicinal...

Take a trip around the world to discover the busy animals active during the day, and the magical creatures that come out at night in twelve unique habitats in this extensive exploration of the natural world. This book's fun flip-book format gives readers two books in one. Beginning with the daytime, children can explore the biodiversity of a huge range of landscapes. Readers can then flip the book and arrive at extraordinary night-time scenes...

Provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of world records in pop culture, sports, science, and other categories, each with a photograph.