Mara Grunbaum

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of octopuses.

"Boom! Crash! Crumble! Demolition experts bring down a massive building within its own footprint; the hood of a car crumples in a crash, exactly as planned; and a wave of molasses covers a city in sticky goo. What is going on? From quick answers to in-depth explanations, we've got you covered. Discover all about the mighty -- and mightily controlled -- explosions responsible for demo'ing old buildings, producing awesome fireworks, and more. Dig into...

Explains how an organism goes from a tiny seed to a towering tree, and how seeds are made in the first place.

Presents an illustrated introduction to orangutans, how they survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species.