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From Neil deGrasse Tyson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, comes a spirited journey to the planets and stars, revealing the answers to many mysteries of our galaxy and beyond. In this companion volume to Merlin's Tour of the Universe, we visit again with Merlin, a timeless space traveler from Planet Omniscia, who answers a collection of imaginative questions about the cosmos from curious stargazers. Whether...

"After an entire summer trying to figure out how to go back to being the person she was before her depression and anxiety diagnosis, twelve-year-old Pluto finds out--with the help of the Hayden Planetarium hotline, a new tutor, and a new friend--that there is no old or new Pluto, there's just Pluto, growing up"-- Provided by publisher.

"A little more than 70 percent of Planet Earth is ocean. So wouldn't a better name for our global home be Planet Ocean? You may be surprised at just how closely YOU are connected to the ocean. Regardless of where you live, every breath you take and every drop of water you drink links you to the ocean. And because of this connection, the ocean's health affects all of us. Dive in with author Patricia Newman and photographer Annie Crawley-- visit the...

"Junk has become ubiquitous in America today. Who doesn't have a basement, attic, closet, or storage unit filled with stuff too good to throw away? Or, more accurately, stuff you think is too good to throw away. When journalist and author Alison Stewart was confronted with emptying her late parents' overloaded basement, a job that dragged on for months, it got her thinking: How did it come to this? Why do smart, successful people hold on to old Christmas...

What makes stars shine? Which planet would float in water? And have aliens ever visited Earth? Discover the scientific answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, which is overflowing with out-of-this-world facts about our solar system, galaxy, and Universe. Perfect for readers aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, high-energy fun fact series for children aged seven and up, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons....

A comprehensive book and nature reference for wildlife lovers with information about anatomy, habitats and life cycles of representative species of foxes. Have you ever spotted a fox and wondered where it was going? Or perhaps you want to know what all the commotion was about when they woke you up the other night with their ear-piercing screams? Or maybe you just want to know how you can tell if these elusive mammals have visited your back garden...

"Explore Cuba's spectacular scenery, profound history and lively culture. Whether you want to experience the vivacious nightlife in Santiago de Cuba, recharge on the soft sands of the Jadrdines del Rey or trace the quest for independence across the country, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Cuba has to offer. A captivating time warp, Havana's timeless streets are home to opulent rooftop bars, sizzling nightclubs and...

Dinosaurs, however toothy, did not rule the earth and neither do humans. But what were and are the true potentates of our planet? Insects, says Scott Richard Shaw - millions and millions of insect species. Starting in the shallow oceans of ancient Earth and ending in the far reaches of outer space - where, Shaw proposes, insect-like aliens may have achieved similar preeminence - Planet of the Bugs spins a sweeping account of insects' evolution from...

"An homage to the childhood genius of Black science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler. Bringing to view a selection of Butler's unpublished writings and drawings, this book traces her fascination with human-alien symbiosis to her early empathy with horses and other marginalized creatures. The figure of the horse, at once earthly and transcendent, represented the contradictions of freedom and captivity that enabled young Octavia to develop her nuanced...

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