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Dinosaurs of the Upper Triassic and the Lower Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 235--176 Million Years Ago

This series of six books is for dinosaur enthusiasts and novices alike. It covers dinosaurs living in the six periods that make up the Mesozoic Age, which spanned prehistoric time 227 million years ago to 65 million years ago.Each book is an illustrated...

Dinosaurs of the Upper Jurassic: 25 Dinosaurs from 164--145 Million Years Ago

Praise forDinosaurs on My Streetby David West:"The illustrations are center stage... plenty of strong appeal for dinosaur buffs."-- School Library JournalTitles in theFirefly Dinosaurseries:Dinosaurs of the Upper Triassic and the Lower Jurassic: 25...

The Universe Explained: A Cosmic Q and A

Answers to the most popular astronomy questions of today.Over the course of their illustrious work in astronomy, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest collected hundreds of the most popular astronomy questions that they've been asked. In this book they...

Firefly Planisphere: Latitude 42 Degrees North - 6th Ed.

"A work of art [that] no amateur astronomer should be without."-- Astronomy ForumTheFirefly Planisphereis a valuable tool for beginner and advanced stargazers. The previous edition, published in 2013, had star maps up to 2022. This sixth edition updates...

Complete Hydrangeas

"Hydrangeas have so many winning attributes, it's hard to imagine an easier group of plants to grow, or any other flowering shrubs capable of providing vibrant color for so long a season"-from the IntroductionThe large number of hydrangea cultivars...

Night Sky Atlas: The Moon, Planets, Stars and Deep-Sky Objects 3rd Edition

Updated star maps include all sky events occurring in 2017 and beyond.Praise for the previous edition:"A concise introduction to the night sky suitable for the beginning stargazer... The text is clear and easy to read... Recommended."-- Choice"An ideal...

Rocks, Minerals and Gems

This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is to know about building a...

Do Fish Fart?: Answers to Kids' Questions About Lakes

This intriguing collection of questions and answers about our lakes and freshwater systems will fascinate, amaze and inform young readers and anyone who is curious about this world of water. The book answers questions submitted by youngsters curious...

Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids

The first three chapters in this book--Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards--describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival...

Whale Rescue: Changing the Future for Endangered Wildlife

Whale Rescue is the latest addition to the acclaimed Firefly Animal Rescue series. Written by an accomplished expert and illustrated with color photographs, this book is a solid reference on both whales and the ongoing efforts to protect...

Stargazing with a Telescope

A practical guide that demystifies the process of buying a telescope... valuable advice on how to instantly spot misleading labels on low-end telescopes.--Astronomical Society of the Pacific "Books of Note"Buying a telescope is essential for the...

The Astronomy Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Night Sky and the Universe

Interest in astronomy continues to grow stronger for readers of all ages. Recent astronomy titles, likeHistory of Astronomy, have shown consistently strong sales.The Astronomy Bibleis a comprehensive guide to the study of what lies beyond our planet...