Some of the most powerful creatures are also the smallest! Some are easy to find, such as the woodlouse and centipede. Others are so tiny that they can only be seen clearly under a microscope. Discover fleas that can jump 30,000 times without stopping, millipedes that can derail a train, velvet worms that shoot slime at their enemies, and many more tiny-but-tough customers.

Flying insects hold one of the great keys to survival: wings. And there are winged insects buzzing, flitting, and soaring all around us. Take a close-up look to see how the hummingbird hawk moth dodges predators as it feeds, how honeybees dance to show where food-rich flowers are, and how an emperor dragonfly can see—and fly—in all directions. You'll meet all kinds of incredible creepy crawlers with impressive flying techniques, from master-builder wasps to the always pesky mosquito. It's enough to make you wish you had wings too!

Looks at flying insects, describing their physical features and defense mechanisms, and including such creatures as bumblebees, paper wasps, shorthorn grasshoppers, and blowflies.

Imagine that the streets of New York City are haunted by hundreds of vampires with their own society and culture. Each with its own personal goals of power, wealth or just pleasure. When one of the most powerful decides to awaken an ancient evil from Eastern Europe and bring her to the city to position himself for complete control of New York, the only one that can stop her is nowhere to be found. Other hunters gather, but the one who the vampires fear may already be dead. Is a mental patient suffering amnesia the one that may be the result of archaic magic from the time of the vampires' origins who can fight the ancient or is he simply another psycho who needs to be locked away.

Did You Know That . . . ?: “Revised and Expanded” Edition: Surprising-But-True Facts About History, Science, Inventions, Geography, Origins, Art, Music, and More is an uncommon compendium of knowledge that will astound, demystify, edify, and debunk. It is a book of ambitious design that is both eminently informative and vastly entertaining. Assiduously researched, it will be the arbiter of disagreements and will stand cherished misconceptions right on their heads. It will also expose factoids, unmask present-day orthodoxy, identify misinformation, clarify the confusing, and present new information. Did You Know That . . . ? is all you need to know . . . for knowledge is power!

Princess is still no ordinary princess. Her journey of self-discovery continues as do the abductions and abuses. She's motivated and driven to discover the truth more than ever. Sean stands by her side through it all and meets a mysterious character of his own at a local pub. Who is this man? As their relationship with Mrs. MacDonald is strengthened, it appears as though she is a force to be reckoned with. During her journey, she discovers the myths and traditions of Ireland. Are fairies indeed real? Perhaps, but with a new best friend in the picture, will trouble follow them wherever they go? Princess struggles to know the truth. Will she find the answers she's looking for?

Twelve creepy crawlers with a lustrous metallic shine include a lady bug, gladiator katydid, and praying mantis. Identifications.