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 →

Everyone knows that mosquitoes are bloodsuckers. But did you know that some can cast the shadow of death with a bite? They spread malaria and life-threatening fevers through their saliva.… More →

Shark attack! Several shark species are caged within the pages of this drawing book. Catch a glimpse of the ugly and mysterious goblin shark. Don't be surprised when the whale shark sucks you More →

Black mambas give snakes a bad name. They are aggressive and have a bite that is usually a death sentence. Their venom is 10 to 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's! Tread carefully as you… 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 →

Sometimes actors don't have the skills they need for a movie scene. This is where stunt performers jump in, sometimes literally. These daredevils jump out of moving cars, off high cliffs, and 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 →

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 →