Nancy Dickmann

Learn how polar bears live, why they are endangered, and what's being done to help.

Learn how chimpanzees live, why they are endangered, and what's being done to help.

Learn how Bengal tigers live, why they are endangered, and what's being done to help.

What do soda, the human body, and televisions have in common? They all contain a common element: phosphorus. What other incredible things is this element used for? Readers will find out in this engaging book through accessible text, infographics, illustrations, and photographs. They'll learn about how phosphorus was discovered, the role it plays in the human body, and the fascinating ways humans use it. A charming design makes reading fun, while a handy quiz lets readers test their knowledge. This volume provides a thorough introduction to this important element.

Nitrogen is an important ingredient in the proteins that make our body cells. Humans have found lots of other incredible uses for this element, too. We use it to freeze food, preserve blood, and remove tattoos and skin cancer, and that's just in nitrogen's liquid form. Readers of this informative book will learn about these and other uses for nitrogen. An immersive design and straightforward text help readers engage. A concluding quiz lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations, photographs, and infographics bring the lesson into detailed focus. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to this essential element.

Oxygen is an incredible element, both on its own and combined with others. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, oxygen is an essential element for life as we know it. This informative introduction to oxygen teaches readers about its discovery and many uses. A handy quiz at the end lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into sharp focus, while a stylish design engages readers. Accessible, straightforward text makes learning about this important topic a breeze.

Life as we know it couldn't exist without water, and water cannot exist without hydrogen. This essential element plays an important role in both human bodies and stars. What other incredible things can this life-giving element do? Readers of this informative book will find out. They'll learn how hydrogen was discovered and the many ways humans use it. A sleek design, illustrations, and photographs help readers engage with the text. A concluding quiz lets them test their knowledge. This accessible text is the perfect introduction to this key science topic.

Organic doesn't only refer to fresh vegetables. In science, "organic" describes natural matter or compounds with a carbon base. Readers will learn all about the element of carbon, from its discovery to the role it plays in living things. They'll see real-life examples of how humans use carbon in various industries. A charming design with illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a concluding quiz help readers engage with this important information, making this volume a valuable addition to any library and classroom.

What do soda, the human body, and televisions have in common? They all contain a common element: phosphorus. What other incredible things is this element used for? Readers will find out in this engaging book through accessible text, infographics, illustrations, and photographs. They'll learn about how phosphorus was discovered, the role it plays in the human body, and the fascinating ways humans use it. A charming design makes reading fun, while a handy quiz lets readers test their knowledge. This volume provides a thorough introduction to this important element.

Life as we know it couldn't exist without water, and water cannot exist without hydrogen. This essential element plays an important role in both human bodies and stars. What other incredible things can this life-giving element do? Readers of this informative book will find out. They'll learn how hydrogen was discovered and the many ways humans use it. A sleek design, illustrations, and photographs help readers engage with the text. A concluding quiz lets them test their knowledge. This accessible text is the perfect introduction to this key science topic.

Oxygen is an incredible element, both on its own and combined with others. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, oxygen is an essential element for life as we know it. This informative introduction to oxygen teaches readers about its discovery and many uses. A handy quiz at the end lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into sharp focus, while a stylish design engages readers. Accessible, straightforward text makes learning about this important topic a breeze.

Life can be messy, complicated, and even stinky Just look at sulfur, one of the elements necessary for life as we know it. This essential element is found in all living things. It's an important ingredient of life, and it reeks like rotten eggs. What is this pungent element used for? Readers of this informative introduction to sulfur will find out. They'll learn how sulfur was discovered and the roles it plays in living things and in various industries. A charming design, illustrations, and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a handy quiz help readers engage with the information.

Nitrogen is an important ingredient in the proteins that make our body cells. Humans have found lots of other incredible uses for this element, too. We use it to freeze food, preserve blood, and remove tattoos and skin cancer, and that's just in nitrogen's liquid form. Readers of this informative book will learn about these and other uses for nitrogen. An immersive design and straightforward text help readers engage. A concluding quiz lets readers test their knowledge. Illustrations, photographs, and infographics bring the lesson into detailed focus. This accessible book is the perfect introduction to this essential element.

Organic doesn't only refer to fresh vegetables. In science, organic describes natural matter or compounds with a carbon base. Readers will learn all about the element of carbon, from its discovery to the role it plays in living things. They'll see real-life examples of how humans use carbon in various industries. A charming design with illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a concluding quiz help readers engage with this important information, making this volume a valuable addition to any library and classroom.

Sport can bring moments of joy and huge emotion. It can also bring moments of supreme weirdness! Some of sport's oddest stories are almost too strange to be believed. From lucky socks and alligators on the golf course to marathon runners who let the train take the strain, this book uncovers some of the strangest true stories in the history of sport. It's a great fun read for any sports fan aged 8+. If you enjoyed this book, why not look out for Strange but True: Football.

This book tells the story of Louis Pasteur covering his early years and his family life and his superhero contributions to the world of science.