Provides 1001 hands-on activities for scientific discovery, including making invisible ink, using umbrellas to help sound travel long distances, and having worm races.

1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die explores every continent and ocean on the planet for a once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you can revisit time and time again.

Here are 1001 ways to regain youthful-looking skin, your zest for life, and a spring in your step without resorting to needles or scalpels. Author Susannah Marriott profiles foods that increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of age-related disease, and offers anti-ageing exercises to keep your body toned and your brain sharp. Includes recommendations for all-natural products plus beauty-care recipes to make at home with ingredients such as essential oils, honey, herbs and lemon juice. Offers self-help remedies and key complementary therapies to rejuvenate and prevent ailments associated with ageing.

Why do human beings cook their food? What does a gene look like? How do insects see the world? The answers to these intriguing questions and 998 more, ranging from astrology to zoology, are revealed in this fascinating book. Find out everything you want to know about the world around us: our mysterious universe; the human body; the secrets of nature; our changing planet; the everyday world, and the marvels of science and technology. This book will help you keep up with new phenomena and new technology and learn to understand the world around you in a fun and engaging way. Lavishly illustrated, this book is a fund of accessible information for all the family.

"Bestselling author Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer pours her creativity into an irresistible book of bite-size lists of motivation for leading an adventurous, happy, and fulfilling life. Filled with light-hearted quick hits of inspiration to stir anyone looking for a jolt of "get out there and live" in their lives. Short entries--musings, things to do, and inspirational quotes--are paired with whimsical, colorful spot art. Presented as one continuous list, and broken up by occasional top ten lists and quotes, the text touches on many and varied themes such as: following your passions, staying curious, appreciating nature, traveling, trying new things, and living life with courage. Sprinkled throughout are service-oriented top ten lists, such as: 10 Places to Travel That Will Change your Life, 10 Spiciest Foods on the Planet, 10 Plants You Can Eat in the Forest, 10 Animals to See in Person before You Die, and more"--