Tom Jackson

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM taught thousands of kids about the planets, moons, stars, and everything else you'd want to know about outer space. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS THE PLANETS will expand upon the original title with fresh, updated, Common Core aligned content about the amazing...

Introduces the Amazon River and the rain forest that surrounds it, describing their physical characteristics and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses its people, their history, economic and social conditions, and other details --

"Get to know the major players on the chessboard and find out the different moves they make to try and capture the King. See how a game of chess unfolds from Opening to Endgame and pick up some top tips and strategies along the way. Meet the world's greatest chess players--including Abhimanyu Mishra, Magnus Carlsen, and Judit Polgár--and discover how you, too, can become a master of the game!"-- Publisher's website

"Things are heating up, but not in a good way! Every year, millions of people across the globe find themselves at the mercy of Heat Wave, Drought, or Flood--they're friends of Climate Change, who is wreaking havoc on our planet. Step inside to learn more about these extreme characters. But first, let Weather System, Seasons, and Climate tell you how weather works. Find out just what it is about Climate Change that is making things more intense. And,...

Explore our unique, incredible planet with Ms. Frizzle's class! Packed with incredible photographs, amazing facts, and everything you ever wanted to know about fossils, rocks, minerals, volcanoes, stalagmites, stalactites, and much more!

This is the ultimate book about the Galápagos for kids, covering the formation of the islands, the fascinating animals that live there, the evolutionary traits of the flora, the diverse climates, the brilliant conservation efforts and much more!

A comprehensive exploration of our oceans, covering geography, ecosystems, and animals through a mix of illustrations, photographs, maps, and diagrams. Map out the oceans layers, from the sunlight zone to the abyss, exploring the conditions within each zone and the different creatures that live there, as well as exploring features of the ocean floor such as underwater volcanoes, thermal vents, and the mid-Atlantic ridge.--

The best-selling Basher series illustrator and the author of Chilled explain the science behind the Covid-19 pandemic and why it has kept readers out of school, compromised employment security for families and harmed or killed so many people.

"This book takes readers on a journey through the developmental history of various modes of transportation - from chariots to electric cars, dugout canoes to ocean liners, cable cars to bullet trains, and the many iterations in between. The fascinating stories behind each of these machines join together to reveal a comprehensive history of how new and inventive forms of transportation have built off one another to change our world." -- amazon.com

Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics and habits of spiders.