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The triceratops was a massive monster with three sharp horns on its face. The Edmontosaurus was even larger, and with its speed and thick skin, it couldn’t be pushed around easily. Neither the triceratops nor the Edmontosaurus ate meat. But in the fight to survive on scarce resources, these herbivores may have been compelled to fight. Who would win?

Pasta salads are back, but not as you know them…Cool Pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favourite store-cupboard staple.Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the shelves of your local store to rustle up a summery lunch for the next few days, prepare a big platterful for when company’s comin’, or simply eat it straight from the mixing bowl as you scan your diary ...

Discover hundreds of wild animal facts about the world's deadliest animals in this compendium perfect for animal lovers!Get up close and personal with the deadliest animals on Earth! Learn about the venomous saliva of the Komodo dragon, examine a cheetah's long claws, and shiver at the mouth of a fangtooth fish. Then, turn to the final spread to see the animals ranked by danger level!This large-trim photographic animal book will satisfy every reader obsesse...

This concise, illuminating guide takes us on a comprehensive tour of our bodies, explaining how they work and why they work that way, from the basic unit of the cell, through the tissues and organs that make up the body's systems, to how these systems work together to form a complete human being, from evolution, genetics, and conception through to disease, death, and how technology will transform the body of the future.The Human Body in Minutes covers the features and func...

Journey into the wilderness to get up close to the world’s most magnificent animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.The Magnificent Book of Animals takes you across the globe, from the Arctic tundra to the African savanna, to meet 36 fascinating animals. From the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros, this book depicts some of the world’s most incredible animals in stunning and accurate original illu...

Dive into the world’s oceans, exploring sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas, and the murky depths to meet 36 magnificent ocean creatures.Take a journey through oceans and seas to find 36 magnificent marine animals, from the immense blue whale to speedy flying fish. See fierce predators like the great white shark and orca, as well as truly bizarre creatures such as the giant clam and the sea slug. During your watery adventure you can find out how whales talk to each ...

Journey back in time to see the world’s most magnificent prehistoric beasts close up.The Magnificent Book of Prehistoric Beasts takes you on a journey back in time to an ancient world, where peculiar beasts roamed the Earth and swam in the seas.Meet the mighty woolly mammoth with its huge tusks for finding food, a saber-toothed cat with teeth as long as your arm, the Megalodon shark with a mouth big enough to swallow you whole, and the mil...

The Magnificent Book of Dinosaurs takes you back to prehistoric times to meet 36 incredible beasts. From the terrifying T. rex to the speedy Velociraptor, this book depicts some of the most incredible dinosaurs in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn which is the largest land predator ever found, how the feathered Deinonychus kept its huge hooked claws sharp, and why Triceratops had a large bony frill. This is the per...

Travel to Africa to meet the longest snake on the continent, the black mamba, which is also one of the fastest in the world. A dangerous cast of characters with comic-style illustrated spreads and dramatic photos will keep young readers turning the page to learn more about these deadly reptiles.

A thrilling, mystery-lifting narrative history of the refrigerator and the process of refrigerationThe refrigerator. This white box that sits in the kitchen may seem mundane nowadays, but it is one of the wonders of 20th century science – life-saver, food-preserver and social liberator, while the science of refrigeration is crucial, not just in transporting food around the globe but in a host of branches on the scientific tree. Refrigerators, refrigeration and its ...

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS VOLCANOES & EARTHQUAKES is a photographic nonfiction companion book to the original bestselling title, THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE THE EARTH.INSIDE THE EARTH from the bestselling Magic School Bus series taught thousands of kids about rocks, volcanoes, and the earth's core. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS VOLCANOES & EARTHQUAKES will expand upon the original title with fresh and updated content. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS PRESENTS VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES will explore...

There’s going to be a fight! The giganotosaurus was an enormous hunter that was as tall as a house. But it was small compared to the Argentinosaurus, probably the largest land animal that ever lived. When these dinosaurs meet there is going to be a battle! Which one will win?