John Farndon
1) Weather
Author
Language
English
Description
From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Climb into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride in the Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota, which set a world record at 217 mph (349 km/h)! Go off-roading in the fastest off-road terrain conqueror, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Colorful illustrations capture these swift, powerful beasts on the road and off, while interesting...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Learn more about the destructive force of volcanoes through powerful images and stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for volcanic eruptions, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Dramatic illustrations and photos give witness to the harsh reality of hurricanes and tornados. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for hurricanes and tornadoes, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--
Author
Series
Publisher
MC Publishers
Pub. Date
2009, c2004
Language
English
Description
Science is an ever-growing, ever-changing field of study. Every principle, every discovery is built on top of a previous discovery. Great scientists have studied life, the environment, and the physical world trying to learn more about why things are the way they are. Readers gain insight to some of the greatest scientific minds history has to offer, from Archimedes to Stephen Hawking.
11) Periodic table
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The elements of the periodic table come alive in the first book in a stellar nonfiction comic series illustrated by Shiho Pate!"--
"The elements of the periodic table come alive in the first book in a stellar nonfiction comic series illustrated by Shiho Pate!From oxygen to hydrogen, carbon to plutonium,Animated Science: Periodic Tablemakes chemistry come alive! In this book you'll meet the building blocks of you, the world, and the universe and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the devastation left behind by fires and floods though these dramatic stories. Clear text emphasizes scientific efforts to better understand how to prepare for and prevent fires and floods, while appropriately high-impact visuals keep readers engaged"--Provided by publsher.
13) Incredible bugs
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"How do termites build their extraordinary cities? How high can a flea jump? And how do hunting wasps use pebbles? Meet some unusual insects and learn about their unique survival skills."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Explore the structures in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Take a journey from the Stone Age onward and compare what occurred across the globe at various moments in time. While the Greeks held the earliest Olympic Games, the Zapotec were building pyramids. Find out where it all started!
16) Rock and mineral
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Illustrated guide to the history and uses of rocks and minerals.
Author
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Your body can do all sorts of amazing things. Have you ever wondered how you can move, or what holds everying in your body together? Get to know your muscles, bones, skin and much more in this fantastic introduction to the human body"--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Hungry Tomato
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Simple, vibrant illustrations and cutaway diagrams give readers an in-depth and engaging look at the brain, senses, nerves, and nervous system. This potentially complex information is made reader-friendly with humor, clever examples, and clear explanations."--
