Patricia Daniels Books

National Geographic Almanac of World History by Daniels, Patricia S., Hyslop,...

Engaging young readers, this guide explores the human body through captivating facts, photos, and illustrations. It covers various body systems while incorporating health tips, top 10 lists, and simple experiments. Kids will discover essential topics such as cells, DNA, growth, and aging, alongside intriguing medical history and quirky details that make learning fun and accessible.

Aimed at the popular audience and written by experienced astronomy author Patricia Daniels with contributions by former editor of Astronomy magazine Robert Burnham and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams, and maps, this superb guide explores every corner of Earth’s planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins. It’s a state-of-the-art observation of the solar system as we know it today and a knowledgeable forecast of what to expect in the future, from Pluto’s demotion to plutoid to the upcoming Moon mission, the likelihood of a manned expedition to Mars, and much more. From breathtaking full-color photographs to detailed explanatory diagrams to expert essays, fascinating sidebars, and informative fact boxes, the New Solar System is not just an easy-to-use, solidly reliable reference, but also a visually stunning, invitingly browsable volume guaranteed to fire the imagination of even the most casual reader. As we celebrate NASA’s first half-century and look outward to exciting new possibilities, public interest in all things interplanetary will only grow more intense—and this wonderfully timely book is poised to launch us once more into the High Frontier.

This engaging guide empowers kids to understand the science of climate change through humor and interactive elements. It encourages young readers to take charge of the conversation around environmental issues, making complex concepts accessible and relatable. With its witty approach, the book aims to inspire a sense of responsibility and action in the next generation regarding climate change.

T. rex, triceratops, pterosaurs, saber-toothed cats! This colorful reference book is jam-packed with 1,000 fascinating facts about what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they lived, and the evidence they left behind. From dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Giganotosaurus that ruled the land to the mammoths and giant sloths that followed them, discover all you have ever wanted to know about dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric life. Uncover amazing fossil facts about the first four-legged creatures; find out what it's like to be on a dinosaur dig; and marvel at some of the fiercest, most fascinating claws and teeth. Learn how dinosaurs and birds are connected, find out the biggest prehistoric mysteries that scientists are still trying to crack, and sink your teeth into some seriously supersize dino stats.

A witty guide to the science behind climate change, which puts kids in charge.

Obrazově fotografický průvodce naučného charakteru po základních systémech živé a neživé přírody. Kniha přináší dětskému čtenáři výklady o vzniku planety Země. Vrací se do prehistorie, kdy se vlivem pohybů zemské kůry začaly utvářet dna oceánů a povrchy kontinentů. Samostatné kapitoly jsou věnované mořím a oceánům, horám a ostrovům a dalším přírodním ekosystémům. Skromný text je doprovázen ilustracemi. Nepřehlédnutelnou součástí knihy jsou unikátní fotografie z dílny profesionálních fotografů pracujících pro americou National Geographic Society.