Sonya Newland

Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today.

Rexamines the events that caused five of Earth's great mass extinctions.

"Looks at endangered species of the world's temperate and boreal forest ecosystems. Discusses the harm deforestation and hunting poses to these animals and suggests ways for readers to contribute to conservation efforts. Includes maps, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From making a paint trap to identify different animals' footprints to hunting for minibeasts or watching tadpoles turn into frogs, these activities are fantastically fascinating! This book tells you all you need to know about animals, from their habitats to what they eat. Find out about the animal kingdom and how animals are classified. Look closely at minibeasts and their homes. Learn about awesome...

"Presents animals of the grassland ecosystems around the world. Discusses ways conservation programs are attempting to recover endangered species from overhunting and habitat loss. Introduces ways for readers to get involved with conservation efforts and includes maps, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses desert animals around the world and the ways in which they adapt to the desert ecosystem. Introduces endangered species and conservation efforts and suggests ways for readers to contribute. Includes maps, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

"As we reflect in 2016 on the 30th anniversary of the Shuttle Challenger tragedy, it is fitting that we remind ourselves why all of these brave and daring pioneers go into space. From the first unmanned spacecraft to the planned mission to Mars in 2030, this awesome book celebrates the milestone achievements of space travel, the agonizing--but no less important--failures, and the pioneers who made it happen--sometimes giving their lives to do it."--...

Whenever engineers are designing and building they have to think carefully about what it should be made of: wood or glass, plastic or metal, fabric or ceramic? Find what properties help engineers make these choices and hoe materials are mined or made. Discover what amazing materials engineers are inventing to meet new needs - now and in the future.

Skyscrapers are more than just tall buildings. They're engineering wonders and are extraordinary to behold. But have you ever wondered how they were built? Put on your hard hat and go behind the scenes to investigate the world's most amazing skyscrapers. Explore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating these marvelous buildings. Extraordinary Skyscrapers will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation...

Get outside and do some fun science experiments! From growing flowers and vegetables, to building a bee hotel or aging a tree, these simple activities are quick and easy to do, using easily found equipment. This book tells you all you need to know about plants - what types of plants are there and where do they grow? Discover the different parts of a plant and why they're important, from roots and petals to leaves and seeds. Follow the life cycle of...