Presents facts about microbes, including such microorganisms as ringworm, scabies, red blood cells, and bacteriophages.

Mixes science and art to bring the world of physics to life, with a gaggle of wacky characters to explain the building blocks of our universe.

Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the Solar System, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.

An introduction to climate change covers such topics as the polar ice caps, the greenhouse effect, global warming, and fossil fuels.

Uses cartoon-style characters to explain the basics of algebra and geometry, discussing such concepts as numbers, shapes, equations, relations, functions, and graphs.

Imagine the oceans as an underwater world with a crew of quirky characters lurking in the depths. This book is your essential guide to the mysterious guys who are waiting to make a splash.

Uses cartoon-style characters and everyday situations to explain the basic elements of the human body.

"Each bio-buddy explains a complex area of science, taking your biological knowledge to a whole new level"--P. [4] of cover.

"Get to know the universe on a different scale entirely and meet the characters that hold it all together!"--Page 4 of cover.

"Imagine chemistry as a community of dynamic characters, each with its own personality. This book is your essential guide to the explosive guys who fizz, react, and combine to make up everything around us"--Page 4 of cover

"Do you confuse boron with barium or chlorine with fluorine? Fear not! This book comes to the rescue by mixing science and art to create the most unique periodic table you've ever seen."--Publisher's web site.