Describes some unusual ways that animals protect themselves, including squirting blood, releasing slime, and vomiting on predators.

In 1996, archaeologists made an incredible discovery-- a huge, ancient burial place in the Western Desert of Egypt. As the team worked at the site, they discovered mummies encased in gold, jewels, coins, and jars that once held wine. What have archaeologists learned about life in ancient Egypt by studying the mummies? What secrets have the artifacts buried in the tombs revealed? And could it be possible that more than 10,000 ancient Egyptian mummies...

"Do you have a fabulous feline friend? Love to craft? Why not get crafting for your cool cat?! Learn how to make your cat a cozy pyramid hideaway and a kitty grass planter. Create a puzzle game that will keep your cat active while snacking. And make a lion's mane hat that will let your kitty go wild! Simple directions accompany step-by-step photos to help you show your kitty some love. Plus, tips on cat care keep your pet happy and healthy!"--

Discusses how wild animals survive and raise their young and provides instructions for wildlife crafts, from a racoon mask and bird feeder to making animal track models.

Step-by-step instructions for origami Valentine's Day crafts.

Describes the life of sea horses, discussing where they live, how they are born, and how they survive.

Try the projects in this book and you'll soon be creating your own Valentine's Day celebration using inexpensive crafting supplies and scraps of recycled materials from around your home.

Explains solar and lunar eclipses, including how the Earth, moon, and sun interact with each other, why the moon sometimes turns red, and what the sun's corona is.

"While Earth is just a tiny part of a universe, it is still so vast even numbers such as billions and trillions aren't big enough to measure it! This in-depth look at our world's place in space explores the big bang, the formation of the solar system, and why we experience day and night and different seasons. Readers will even learn how ancient people used the Sun's movements and temples such as the UK's Stonehenge to predict the seasons and why the...