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"This fascinating exploration of what scientists did before they were scientists -- whether they were starting small as tinkerers or gazing up at the night sky -- powerfully brings across that the scientists of the future could be practically anyone . . . including you"-- Provided by publisher.

"Join penguin expert Dr. Michelle LaRue as she explains why emperor penguins like marching and how we've spotted their poop from space! Filled with simple science and plenty of facts, it's a perfect book to inspire the next generation of zoologists."-- Provided by publisher.

"Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first...

"Having good eyesight is essential for almost every activity we do, but an estimated 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss. Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision is a comprehensive guide to understanding common vision problems, preventing age-related eye disorders, and keeping your eyes healthy at every stage of life. As we age, our eyes become more susceptible to common conditions like age-related macular degeneration,...

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about badgers and bobcats. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about mantis shrimp and lionfish. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

In this masterful hybrid of nature writing and cultural studies, the author investigates our connection with deer, from mythology to biology, offering a unique and intimate perfective on a very human relationship while inviting us to contemplate the paradoxes of how we interact with and shape the natural world.

For the first time ever, and to help celebrate his 90th birthday in 2023, American icon Willie Nelson provides the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. From his earliest work in the 1950s to today, Willie looks back at the songs that have defined his career, from his days of earning $50 each to his biggest hits, from his less well-known songs (but incredibly...

This look at the colorful and complex history of cosplay and fandom fashion examines the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire and the technology that helps bring the details of costumes to life.

"As populations fall and once-great migration multitudes wither away, the future of birds may seem grim. But surprisingly, from gnatcatchers and waterfowl to select groups of forest songbirds, some bird populations are soaring. Habitats and species that once neared extinction are now multiplying around the world because bird conservation is making things better. The Return of the Oystercatcher explores the recovery efforts that are not only preventing...