"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"-- "The companion to the highly-anticipated National Geographic television special-narrated by Paul Rudd and airing for Earth Day-this beautifully illustrated book explores the alluring underwater world of the octopus-a creature that resembles an alien lifeform, but whose behavior has earned it a reputation as one of the...

"The Backyard Beekeeper, now revised and expanded, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to gardeners, crafters, and cooks everywhere. This expanded edition gives you even more information on "greening" your beekeeping with sustainable practices, pesticide-resistant bees, and urban and suburban beekeeping. More than a guide to beekeeping, it is a handbook for harvesting...

Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players.

"Fungi are fundamental to all life on Earth. Their natural networks help plants live and grow; as medicine, they save lives; and in the kitchen, they put the fizz in champagne and the flavor in chocolate. But what are fungi? And how do they affect plants, animals, and humans? By feeding many animals and connecting plants, fungi are essential for ecosystems to thrive, playing a crucial role in maintaining life as we know it. With huge potential for...

"For many kids, summer is their favorite season. It's a time that's often filled with sunshine, fun foods, and vacations. Readers explore these and other essential details about summer in this accessible guide to a popular season. This elementary curriculum concept is presented through clear and concise main text and eye-catching fact boxes. The text is paired with colorful photographs of summer weather, celebrations, and more. A helpful glossary...

"Fall can be a very fun time, with lots of exciting activities and special days to celebrate. Readers discover this and more as they learn all about autumn in this delightfully designed volume. Short, clear sentences detail the kinds of weather found in fall, the holidays people celebrate at this time of year, and other kinds of autumn adventures and activities. A helpful glossary of unfamiliar terms strengthens readers' vocabularies as they dive...

"No matter how big or small your workshop space is, making your shop safe is essential for long-term health. Dust Collection Systems and Solutions for Every Budget is the ultimate guide for beginner to experienced makers to learn how to manage the dust in your workspace -- be it woodworking dust, epoxy resin dust, or metalworking dust -- and covers everything from explanations of dust hazards and proper PPE to shop vacuums, shop-wide collection systems,...

"In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history-more than five thousand years of complicated history-all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this...

"Ableism: Deal with it is an educational resource intended for students, teachers and parents to learn about and prevent ableism in their own lives. This text offers historical and social context and applicable advice for real life situations that children come across."--

"Domina más de 80 tecnicas de dibujo con talleres paso a paso y consejos de artistas profesionales. Para principiantes o expertos, aprende a pintar a carboncillo, lápiz o pastel y descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre tonos, colores, texturas, líneas y composición, con consejos detallados para artistas principiantes, intermedios y avanzados. Los talleres paso a paso completamente ilustrados de artistas profesionales te guían a traves de...