Introduces scorpions, describing where they live, what they look like, what they eat, what they do during the day and at night, and how they defend themselves against predators.

Discusses how many side a snowflake has, how polar bears stay warm, when snow can be dangerous, and what sports are fun in the snow.

Discusses why it rains, what happens when there is too much or too little rainfall, and what are the wettest and driest places in the world.

Explains why green plants need sunshine, how animals keep cool in the desert, how too much sunshine can be harmful, and how sunshine can be used to make electricity.

Did you know that when a piranha breaks or loses a tooth, a new one grows back? Read about this and other physical features of a piranha in this day in the life book and find out how these fearsome fish hunt for food, ward off predators, move through the water, and sleep.

Contains fascinating facts and historic snapshots of mummies, pyramids and life in ancient Egypt.