Documentary on the domestic cat. One of the most popular of pets, the cat retains many behavior traits closely resembling the traits of the lion, the tiger and other larger wild felines.

Multi-volume major reference work bringing together histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location. For students, job candidates, business executives, historians and investors.

They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.

Contains the latest data, maps of the world, and graphs as well as lively essays about the world, geography-themed games, crosswords, and picture puzzles.

"Learn about farm animals and learn to read along with a grown-up."--

This offering from the Holidays Around the World series introduces children to the Jewish Festival of Lights. Heiligman recounts the holiday's history and origins and describes how it is celebrated today--with candles, special foods such as potato latkes, and games such as dreidel. The main text is succinct and appropriate for reading aloud.

Excerpts from thirty years of National Geographic specials. See the first Americans climb Everest, Cousteau's undersea adventures, Leakey's fossil discoveries, and more.

Introduces bioluminescence in animals, describing how and why certain animals emit light.