This picture-packed book for 8- to 12-year-olds investigates the lives of monkeys and other small simians, and explores how they live.

I dinosauri erano animali molto grandi, che cosa è meglio quindi di un volume di grande formato, con illustrazioni per mostrare la loro incredibile presenza? I piccoli lettori resteranno sorpresi nel vedere la poderosa mascella del Tirannosauro ma ancor di più scoprendo che non sapeva correre più veloce di un uomo. Oppure che il rapidissimo Velociraptor, che viaggiava a 60 km all'ora, in realtà non era più grande di un tacchino. O, ancora, che il gigantesco Stegosauro, lungo 9 metri e dotato di coda coperta di spine per colpire i nemici, aveva il cervello grande quanto... una mela! Un libro da sfogliare e ammirare pagina dopo pagina per le bellissime illustrazioni e da leggere con piacere perché pieno di curiosità e di dettagli sorprendenti. Per ogni esemplare una breve scheda riassume dati e dimensioni, mentre un planisfero finale mostra le aree di distribuzione sul Pianeta. Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

This volume explores what phenomenology adds to the enterprise of anthropology, drawing on and contributing to a burgeoning field of social science research inspired by the phenomenological tradition in philosophy. Essays by leading scholars ground their discussions of theory and method in richly detailed ethnographic case studies. The contributors broaden the application of phenomenology in anthropology beyond the areas in which it has been most influential—studies of sensory perception, emotion, bodiliness, and intersubjectivity—into new areas of inquiry such as martial arts, sports, dance, music, and political discourse.

The refrigerator may seem mundane nowadays, but it is one of the wonders of twentieth-century science--lifesaver, food preserver, social liberator. Part historical narrative, part scientific decoder,Chilled looks at early efforts to harness the cold at the ice pits of Persia (Iranians still call their fridges the "ice pit") and ice harvests on the Regents Canal. As people learned more about what cold actuallywas, scientists invented machines for producing it on demand. The discovery of refrigeration and its applications features a cast of characters that includes the Ice King of Boston, Galileo, Francis Bacon, an expert on gnomes, a magician who chilled a cathedral, a Renaissance duke addicted to iced eggnog, and a Bavarian nobleman from New England.

Refrigeration technology has been crucial in some of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the last one hundred years, from the discovery of superconductors to the search for the Higgs boson. Refrigeration is needed to make soap, store penicillin, and without it, in vitro fertilization would be impossible. And the fridge will still be pulling the strings behind the scenes as teleporters and intelligent-computer brains turn our science-fiction vision of the future into fact.

It is hard enough getting a complete picture of how the most common animals--domestic pets, for example--behave. However, this is tougher still for creatures that are active at night, such as many species of cats, live in remote regions, or live in the top of the tree canopy. Zoologists have developed a variety of techniques to conduct behavioral studies including remote sensing, cameras and video cameras, and webcams.

Counting animals is a challenging exercise. Many animals only come out at night. Others are very shy, and have become adept at avoiding people. Some live in remote places where it is difficult for people to observe them. Technology helps to make animal surveys easier. Examples include using satellite imaging to count whales and setting traps to count amphibians.

It is hard enough getting a complete picture of how the most common animals--domestic pets, for example--behave. However, this is tougher still for creatures that are active at night, such as many species of cats, live in remote regions, or live in the top of the tree canopy. Zoologists have developed a variety of techniques to conduct behavioral studies including remote sensing, cameras and video cameras, and webcams.

It is hard enough getting a complete picture of how the most common animals--domestic pets, for example--behave. However, this is tougher still for creatures that are active at night, such as many species of cats, live in remote regions, or live in the top of the tree canopy. Zoologists have developed a variety of techniques to conduct behavioral studies including remote sensing, cameras and video cameras, and webcams.

Identity is vital to any scientific research--but it is not always easy to establish, especially with groups of species that look very similar, or those with secretive lifestyles. A number of fascinating techniques are used to establish species' identities, including recording sounds, monitoring tree damage, DNA analysis, and carbon dating fossil finds. Case studies include: woodpeckers, fur analysis, and identifying bats in flight.

Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rain forest in the world,Eyewitness: The Amazon profiles this incredible habitat — including the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.

This uniquely beautiful illustrated guide dives into the beauty and diversity of the Amazon: the rain forest and the river; its flora, fauna, and life cycles; and the people who live in the region.

Explore the world of the animal kingdom from the tiniest insects to the mighty humpback whale. In this updated and revised edition ofEyewitness: Animal, kids 8-12 can discover the animal kingdom and how it works. From cold and warm blooded vertebrates to marine and freshwater species, plus livestock, migrations, animals in mythology, record-breakers, and more, this volume in the award-winning series is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library.

Each book retains the stunning artworks and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: Vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.

Applying the award-winning Eyewitness formula to the subject of the largest and most bio-diverse tract of tropical rain forest in the world,Eyewitness: The Amazon profiles this incredible habitat — including the birds, animals, and insects that live there to the nine South American countries it extends across.

This uniquely beautiful illustrated guide dives into the beauty and diversity of the Amazon: the rain forest and the river; its flora, fauna, and life cycles; and the people who live in the region.

Introducing Record Breakers, a new and interactive nonfiction series! MECHANICAL MARVELS blends cool facts with engaging design, attractive artwork, and lift-the-flap and pop-up fun!

Prepare to marvel over the world’s mightiest machines as you discover what lies behind the nuts and bolts. Discover which watch has over 1000 diamonds, which car drives everywhere in reverse, and much much more! From the clever to the crazy, watch the mechanical world come alive as the colorful pop-ups jump out from the pages. Bursting to the brim with flaps to lift and mind-boggling facts, this is one adventure not to be missed!