Super Shark Encyclopedia uncovers the secrets of the oceans by exploring a remarkable array of sharks and sea creatures, from surfing penguins to deep-sea monsters. Packed with jaw-dropping facts about animal behavior and anatomy, new 3D artworks utilize cross-sections and strip layers away to show key anatomical features in detail. With its combination of spectacular photography and clear yet authoritative text, Super Shark Encyclopedia is the ultimate visual guide to the oceans' most incredible stories. It showcases record-breaking animals, such as the deadliest predators and the most venomous creatures, and explains how and why their bodies work the way they do.

Travel back in time and get up close and personal with the biggest, fastest, and strangest creatures that ever roamed the earth. Take a dip with the plesiosaur that's bigger than a bus, race the dinosaur that's faster than a galloping horse, and grin at the big cat with teeth that are longer than daggers. Prepare to be amazed as more than 40 incredible prehistoric creatures come roaring back to life in stunning CGI reconstructions. Alongside the amazing images, Super Dinosaur is packed with incredible facts about these extraordinary creatures. Did you know that the fearsome Tyrannosaurus has the most powerful bite of any land animal that has ever lived? Or that the bizarre Amargasaurus had spines that stuck out 60 cm (24 in) from its neck? Or perhaps you fancy your chances in a staring competition with Temnodontosaurus - just be warned, its eyes are 25 cm (9.8 in) wide! Features on fascinating fossils and the latest scientific techniques will show you exactly how paleontologists piece together information about how dinosaurs would have looked and lived. The perfect read for children aged 9 and over, this brilliant and informative guide will appeal to budding dinosaur experts of all ages.

Discover the ULTIMATE, 128-paged book about all things sharks and underwater creatures, from the creative brain of Mike Lowery! Featuring fun facts, jokes, comics, maps, and more.

Meet the mysterious creatures making waves in our oceans. This jaw-dropping visual voyage of discovery explores our underwater world as never before. Come face to face with scary sharks, the supreme predators of the seas, as well as deadly deep-sea creatures that lurk in the darkest depths. From hammerhead sharks and spiny devilfish to biting reef worms and colossal squids, this comprehensive encyclopedia for children covers a diverse range of ocean inhabitants in fascinating detail. Incredible 3D digital images, breathtaking photography, and intricate cutaways reveal more about these species than ever before, alongside supporting profile text to make you an ocean expert. What are you waiting for? Dive in!

Readers take a dive underwater to take an in-depth look at the mechanics behind fish and other sea creatures. Marine creatures are made to fit their environments, whether they live in shallow reefs or the deep sea. This book describes the technology behind the super senses of sharks, the speed of a sailfish, and the propulsion of squid. How big are giant clams? How does a stonefish launch a sneak attack? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more through fascinating text and fact boxes. Color photographs bring readers to the depths of the sea to come face-to-face with these mechanical wonders!

Identifies villains from comic books, movies, television, comic strips, and literature, and includes information about each one's costume, first appearance, and background

Provides information about more than two hundred pets of the DC Comics superheroes and villains.

Calling it 'a virtual cinemath'que on video', the Telluride Film Festival gave its coveted Silver Medallion award to Facets Video Encyclopedia. The Encyclopedia lists more than 35,000 rare films on video, laser disc and DVD. Included are foreign, independent, classic American, silent, documentary, experimental, cult and children's films. Each is carefully described and lists director, country of origin, year and running time credits and is categorized and cross-referenced by director and country. All films are available for sale or rent from Facets Multimedia.

Provides an overview of sharks, describing the different species of these marine predators and discussing their habitats, physical characteristics, and behavior, including how they swim, communicate, and catch their prey.

Identifies popular species of marine and fresh water tropical fish, provides information on their care and feeding, and tells how to set up and maintain an aquarium

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Covers the habitat, life cycles, and evolution of fishes with conservation information for each order

Examines supernatural controversies such as crop circles, the Shroud of Turin, and cold fusion, and provides evidence for and against each phenomenon.

African and British scholars, scientists, and government officials present articles on topics ranging from African history and social studies to astronomy and physics

A comprehensive reference to the life and lore of the sea examines the diverse creatures that make the seas their home, the mysteries of marine geography, and the stories of seafarers and the development of the tools of navigation.