Have you ever seen a vampire bat? A Goliath bird-eating spider? A Hercules beetle? Meet some of the world's creepiest critters in this photo-packed book of rain forest monsters.

Did you know that rain, waves, wind, snow, and ice can change the shape of Earth's surface? They can create valleys, sea stacks, caves, and rock arches. Learn about the natural forces of erosion and how they shape the land.

Discusses the nature, uses, and importance of soil and the many forms of life that it supports.

Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them.

"What do you feed a hungry fairy that comes to dinner? A meal that is tasty for your guest and for you! Start your dinner with a fairydust frappe and a little fairy garden bread as an appetizer. For the main course, make a colorful noodle bowl that will drive your fairy friend crazy. Finish the meal with a mini dessert sized just for your guest. Don't forget to explore more about fairy myths so you have plenty to talk about during your mythical meal"--...

Everything young readers 12 and up ever wanted to know about these unique formations. A sinkhole is a hole in the ground, but a very special one, appearing anywhere where rock dissolves allowing the ground above it to sink. Some sinkholes happen gradually, but others open up almost instantly. (These are the ones you hear about in the news when one swallows a house.) Sinkholes happen worldwide-from valleys in the high Himalayan Mountains to the depths...

A neighborhood has teachers and doctors. There are police officers too. Do you know who your neighbors are?

When dinosaurs first appeared, the lands of North America and Europe were much different. The continents and oceans were changing. See how dinosaurs lived similarly to today's animals in this evolving region.

Introduces neighborhoods, discussing places both rural and city communities have from fire stations and doctors offices to grocery stores and playgrounds.

Introduces the letters A-Z by describing birds and other winged animals.