Grade 8

Don't say you weren't warned. Black widows have red markings that let you know they are dangerous. Bother a black widow and experience the effects of its potent poison. Get caught up in… More →

With fossils as their only clues, scientists have created an image of life millions of years ago. Try your hand at a scene in the world of the dinosaurs with the help of this how-to-draw… More →

Mountain climbing is about the challenge. It's about rising above difficulties to reach the breathtaking views that wait atop mountains. Let this book get you geared up for rock climbing,… More →

With Earth a mere spec in the universe, there’s no telling what life forms exist beyond our blue and green planet. Are there hunter-gatherers with blue tinted skin, or armored warriors no… More →

Mastery of casting techniques is essential in fly fishing, where a weighted line is required to cast the nearly weightless artificial fly. This book explores the different approaches to fly… More →

It’s rambling in Britain and bushwalking in Australia. New Zealanders call it tramping and the Dutch go trekking. In the United States, we know it as hiking. Whatever you call it, this… More →

Flushing dogs are popular companions during a pheasant hunt. When a bird is within range, the dog forces it to take flight so the hunter can make a shot. The dog then retrieves the catch and… More →

Japanese comics, called manga, have influenced cartoon artists and animators all over the world. Simple lines and exaggerated features mark its distinctive style, making it easy to replicate… More →

The earliest canoes were merely hollowed-out tree trunks. These gave way to birch bark canoes and, later on, wood-and-canvas canoes. Today there are racing canoes, inflatable canoes, and even More →

The loyal Lab, the gentle Beagle, the playful Pug, and the spirited Dalmatian; dogs vary as much in personality as they do in looks. See how easy it is to bring out the individuality of our… More →

Deep in the forest, hikers must watch where they step. Fresh tracks could mean a run-in with a grizzly! This aggressive bear is fiercely protective of its cubs and always ready to stand its… More →

A regal horse, the Lipizzan was bred to be a champion in the show ring and also on the battlefield. Lipizzans are famous for performing the incredible “high school” movements of classical… More →