A New York Times BestsellerExplainer-in-Chief David Macaulay updates the worldwide bestseller The Way Things Work to capture the latest developments in the technology that most impacts our lives. Famously packed with information on the inner workings of everything from windmills to Wi-Fi, this extraordinary and humorous book both guides readers through the fundamental principles of machines, and shows how the developments of the past are building the world of tomorrow. This sweepingly revised edition embraces all of the latest developments, from touchscreens to 3D printer. Each scientific principle is brilliantly explained--with the help of a charming, if rather slow-witted, woolly mammoth.An illustrated survey of significant inventions closes the book, along with a glossary of technical terms, and an index. What possible link could there be between zippers and plows, dentist drills and windmills? Parking meters and meat grinders, jumbo jets and jackhammers, remote control and rockets, electric guitars and egg beaters? Macaulay explains them all. Read more

Let's face it. With school pressures, social pressures, parental pressures...the teenage years are tough. Your best friend is with you one day, dating your crush the next. But it could be worse! You could be face-to-face with an angry grizzly, or chest-deep in quicksand. Never fear, National Geographic has the solution! In this hilariously informative take on surviving the trials of middle school and the jungles of South America, we combine our expertise on nature and adventure with the fun-and-learning approach of our Nat Geo style...and voila, the perfect advice to conquer any obstacle, whether it threatens life or social status or both. Edgy, young, authoritative, and amusingly illustrated, this title will grab the attention of young teens and gift-buyers alike. Read more

Survival Skills For The Outdoors!In this book,children will learn basic techniques for navigating dangerous situations in the wilderness.Being a kid isn't always easy, and you know that firsthand. But unfortunately, life throws its fair share of obstacles at people of all ages, including children like yourself, who need to know how to handle these challenging situations as efficiently as possible.As each day passes, you grow a bit older and become even wiser than you were the day before, learning from the different experiences you have each day and using them to help you get by in life. However, there is still so much more for you to learn, and Wilderness Survival Guide for Kids is here to help you with that.But, with so much to learn, where are you supposed to start from?A simple online search on survival techniques can leave you with more information than you know what to do with, causing frustration. Too much information from various sources can easily make it difficult for you to weed out any misinformation you might come across. With Wilderness Survival Guide for Kids, you will have quick and easy access to the most valuable, in-depth information compiled to help keep you safe and protected during emergencies.In this book, you’ll discover:How to play it safe and quickly avoid potential dangersWhere to find help when lostHow to defend yourselfHow to build a fireHow to evade animalsAnd so much more!By the time you've finished reading through this guide, you can expect to feel more prepared than ever for any situation that could possibly get thrown your way. Don't be surprised if you impress your parents with your newfound knowledge of staying safe!Scroll up, click on “Buy Now with 1-click”, and Get Your Copy Now! Read more

From the map experts at National Geographic comes the sixth edition of the award-winning Student World Atlas―the best resource ever for middle and high school students to become informed global citizens.This latest edition, created with the help of a geography educator, has everything kids want and need to know about our changing world. Dynamic, user-friendly content includes stunning photos, fascinating facts, charts, graphics, and full-color political, physical, and thematic maps on important topics. This edition includes:•New thematic maps for every continent•New and updated infographics•Updated maps and statisticsWhether it’s used in the classroom, for college prep, or for exploring at home, this atlas will introduce readers to places, people, and issues in their own country and across the planet.For younger readers, don’t miss the National Geographic Kids World Atlas (6th edition) and the National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas (5th edition)! Read more

Badrang the Tyrant stoat, the evil Lord of the Eastern Coast, has forced captive slaves to build his fortress, Marshank. Among these slaves is an indomitable young mouse called Martin who, together with his friends Felldoh and Brome, escapes from the fortress, aided by Rose of Noonvale and Grumm the mole. So begins a tale of adventure love, treachery and deceit. The action is fast and furious scattered with characters like Cap'n Tramun Clogg, Ambella and her Pygmy shrews, and the Rambling Rosehip Players. A stirring yarn with all Brian Jacques' usual ingredients of feasts, rhymes, songs, battles and humour, and starring a legendary Redwall hero: MARTIN THE WARRIOR! Read more

🔥 Yo, fam! Ever wondered what the Bible would sound like if it dropped in the era of TikTok, memes, and all things Gen Z? 📖✨ Wonder no more! "The Gen-Z Bible: A ChatGPT-Powered Journey from Scrolls to Swipes" is here to remix the ancient wisdom into your language - slang, emojis, and all.👀 Inside you will find:- 💡 **Genesis to Revelation**, translated into the freshest Gen Z slang.- 🚀 Epic stories from the Old & New Testaments, served with a side of irony and deep respect.- 🎤 Divine wisdom, prophets' hustle, and Jesus' journey, all flipped into modern vibes.- 🌈 A blend of emojis, hashtags, and slang that’ll make the sacred texts hit different.- 🖤🤍 Classic black & white with those creamy pages giving it that vintage vibe. Keep it sleek, keep it chic.📸 And guess what? This ain't your grandma's Bible. It's all decked out with stunning, reimagined images from the Bible that pop right off the page! Think of it like the Bible's glow-up, making those holy moments Instagram-worthy. 🎨✨🤔 **Question:** Ever imagined Moses splitting the sea with the same ease you swipe right? Or Jesus gathering His squad with the finesse of a viral TikTok dance? It’s all in here, fam!📚 Whether you're here for the spiritual enlightenment, the cultural clout, or just to see what all the hype is about, this remix is your new scroll session obsession. Dive into the pages where ancient truths meet modern beats, proving that timeless wisdom never really goes out of style - it just gets a new cover.Don’t sleep on this! Hit that add to cart button and get ready to experience the Bible like never before - remixed for the Gen Z soul. Let’s get biblical, fam! #GenZBible 🛒📚💫 Read more

Tricks with Sticks is the 11th title in a series of wilderness survival skills guides by Dave Canterbury. It offers 10 panels of scenario-driven skills, ranging from how to make a tourniquet or crutch, to building a debris hut if you are caught out with inadequate cover. It features 23 tricks and tools, and includes information on the best firewood types, along with a BTU chart, for various fire lays and heat needs. The last panel features the 10 knots that are used in the tricks, which makes this guide an ideal companion piece for any outing. Priced at $7.95, it weighs less than an ounce and is printed on waterproof, mineral-based, biodegradable paper. Read more

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If you love discovering weird and wacky things about the world around you, then this amazing book is for you! Impress your friends with awesome facts so incredible they won't know whether to believe you or not. You'll find out that subjects like the human body, food, animals, science and history are far more surprising and exciting than you ever imagined. A team of cartoon characters will guide you through hundreds of incredible facts and records... so dive in and prepare to be amazed, amused and astounded! Read more

A newly revised edition of the essential thesaurus for students grades 9-11, ages 14 & up.The perfect resource for any high schooler who loves to write, this thesaurus will foster communication skills, introduce new vocabulary, and help you zero in on the right word choice.Features more than 154,000 word choices including synonyms, antonyms, related and contrasted words, and idiomatic phrases.Entries include concise statements that describe shared meanings among synonyms.37,000 usage examples showing words used in context clarify meanings.Merriam-Webster’s School Thesaurus is an excellent tool for students preparing for the SAT or standardized tests and the perfect companion to Merriam-Webster’s School Dictionary. Read more

Here at last is the definitive book on how to make a pop-up. Every aspect of the creation of a pop-up, known as paper engineering, is clearly and thoroughly covered. All types of parallel folds, angle folds, wheels, and pull tabs are accurately detailed verbally and visually, flat and in dimension. Also included is a history of pop-ups and a step-by-step photographic essay on how a pop-up is made from start to finish. This guided tour is perfect for aspiring pop-up creators, paper engineers, students, and appreciators of this unique art form. Read more

The Perfect Gift for New Drivers!Learning to drive is an exciting milestone that comes with a lot of anticipation and intimidation. Everyone who drives can remember the feelings of accomplishment when earning their driver’s license. This may seem like a daunting task, but Everything New Drivers Need To Know breaks down the theory behind most practical skills to make practicing for that test as easy as possible!Getting behind the wheel is a big responsibility, and to be a good driver, you need to do a lot more than just pass the test. It is essential to practice and study to keep you, your family, and other drivers on the road safe. Remember, you are sharing the road with other drivers, each with a different level of experience, as well as motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.Everything New Drivers Need To Know teaches:What to expect on the driving tests.License requirements for each U.S. State.How to practice driving safely.What to do in the event of an accident.Road laws and signage.And so much more!Being the best driver that you can be starts with making sure that you are prepared for what you will encounter on the road in real life situations, and reading Everything New Drivers Need To Know is a good first step!Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-click", and Get Your Copy Now! Read more

The transition from elementary school to middle school can be particularly difficult for boys. Too big to be little and too little to be big, they face the perfect storm of changing bodies, rushing hormones, and learning challenges. They may now begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. Boys are often frustrated and embarrassed by trying to figure out on their own what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations.Jonathan Catherman and his two sons--one current and one former middle schooler--offer boys ages ten to twelve the practical help they need to make the move to middle school as painlessly as possible. The "do this, not that" format covers a hundred relevant topics and situations middle school boys will face, including school lockers, bullies, test taking, cell phone use, homework, gossip, leadership, respect, sports, and many more. Read more

A newly revised edition of the authoritative dictionary for students grades 9–11, ages 14 & up.The perfect resource for high schoolers, this dictionary will foster communication skills, help build vocabulary, and is an excellent study tool for college test prep.Features more than 100,000 definitions and 28,000 usage examples. New vocabulary includes haptics, farro, cybercrime, off-grid, and paywall. More than 500 synonym paragraphs, 200 word history paragraphs that clarify meaning, and nearly 1,000 illustrations. Special sections include Biographical Names, Geographical Names, and Signs and Symbols. Merriam-Webster’s School Dictionary is an excellent resource for students preparing for college-level reading or studying for the SAT or standardized tests. Read more

Science is vital for every inhabitant of today’s world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child’s education. Science can seem daunting –- especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly –- and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 10+ through the teenage years.Fully updated for this new 4th edition with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze. Read more

Are you a teenager keen on investing or getting ready for college? Or are you parents looking for trustworthy advice for your children's financial future?If so, "Investing for Teens" is your perfect guide. This indispensable book is both a collection of financial advice and a roadmap for understanding and mastering the art of investing. Meticulously designed for young investors, it demystifies the complex world of finance, making it accessible and engaging.Each chapter represents a step forward in unraveling the various aspects of investing, providing a solid foundation for financial knowledge.Click "Buy Now" and start building a path to a secure and prosperous future."Investing for Teens" covers everything from understanding the value of money to exploring the vast landscape of investment options.Here's a preview of what you'll find inside:Financial Foundations: Dive into the basics of money.The World of Investing Explained Simply: Familiarize yourself with stocks, bonds, and financial markets.First Steps in Investing: Learn to define your financial goals.Understanding and Managing Risk: Discover the importance of diversification and how to manage market fluctuations.Investment Strategies for Young Investors: Explore various approaches to investing.Investment Psychology and Market Behavior: Avoid common mistakes.Tools and Resources for Young Investors: Utilize online platforms and educational resources.Long-Term Financial Planning: Develop long-term investment strategies, understand Roth IRA vs. 401(k), and manage your portfolio over time.Introduction to ETFs: Gain insights into ETFs and their benefits.Portfolio: Discover different portfolios to start investing.BONUS: 3 strategies for getting started in investing.Start your journey towards financial freedom today with "Investing for Teens.”Whether you are a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding of investments, this book is your ideal companion. Click on ‘Buy Now’ and begin building a path to a secure and prosperous future. Read more

GEN Z - BIBLE STORIES - OLD TESTAMENT"In the beginning, Big G was like, 'Let there be light,' and bam! Light happened, and Big G saw it was dope. Big G split the light from the dark, calling the light 'day' and the dark 'night.' That was just day one, fam..."The Gen Z Bible Stories features:50 stories taken from the old testament translated into Gen ZBonus: Gen Z Dictionary Read more

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. Written by an award-winning author, The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia by David Burnie spans the earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior and distribution, and gives Latin names. The meticulously researched information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. With comprehensive back-matter including a glossary, alternative name index, and general index, this one-stop reference is perfect for research or for browsing by animal-lovers of all ages. Read more

Explore philosophy through thought-provoking questions for teens If you like to ask deep questions about the world around you, then you already think like a philosopher. This book presents philosophy through fascinating questions you may have already thought about, like: Can we prove the existence of a God? What are minds, really? How can we be sure about anything? Ponder all these ideas and many more as you learn core philosophy concepts and strengthen your critical thinking skills. What sets this book about philosophy for kids ages 12 to 16 apart: An introduction to philosophy—Discover the history of philosophy, what makes a question philosophical in nature, and how being a philosopher can benefit you.The six main branches—Find questions organized by their branch of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, aesthetics, and political philosophy.Philosophy in practice—Learn which philosophers asked and answered each question, explore different sides of an argument, and apply philosophical concepts to real life. Ponder life's biggest questions with this teen-friendly choice in philosophy books. Read more

ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS EVERY TEEN SHOULD KNOW BEFORE LEAVING HOME!-> The perfect gift for teens and young adults Congratulations, you’re a young adult. But… Are you ready to leave home? Do you have the skills to live independently?Chances are, you don't know everything you need to know yet. That's ok! We weren't born knowing how to cook or manage our money, and many of these skills are never taught in school.In today's world, you need more than just good grades to get by. You need life skills.Life skills are the skills that we need to function in everyday life. They include things like cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and time management. Many of these skills are never taught in school, but they're essential for thriving in the real world.Without life skills, young adults can struggle when they leave home and have to fend for themselves.This book features 100 everyday life skills to make adulthood easier. By the time you're finished reading, you'll be ready to take on anything!So whether you're getting ready to finish school and head off to college, or you're already out in the real world, this book is for you. It's never too late to learn!In Life Skills for Young Adults, you'll learn how to:manage your money wiselysave for your futurecook simple and delicious mealsfind and apply for your first jobkeep your living space clean and organizeddeal with stress and anxietystay fit and healthy, and so much more.Life Skills for Young Adults is your essential guide to learning the skills you need to survive and thrive in the real world. If you like simple, practical, and real-world advice, you'll love this book.So what are you waiting for? It's time to start learning the skills you need to be a successful adult. Read more