The natural world holds secrets under every rock and around every tree. If you've ever wondered what life is like through a microscope, telescope, or with the naked eye--you'll love this book! You will: Run with the antelope across the American plains and learn about the food chain. Climb with a monkey to the highest tree in the rainforest and discover how photosynthesis keeps leaves green. Sink to the bottom of the ocean to follow creatures who have adapted to life in total darkness Travel with a meteor at speeds up to 160,000 miles per hour. Burrow with the earthworms in your own backyard. Through it all, you'll find out how things synergize, regenerate, and evaporate--and lots more! And don't worry about the big words--they are all defined and explained with familiar examples in this fascinating trip through the natural world.

You Can Help Our Earth Live Longer! Everything we do has an impact on the world around us--from the clothes we wear and food we eat to the gardens we grow and the trash we throw away. And to take the best care of the earth--and ourselves--it's important to make smart choices. With The Everything Kids' Environment Book, you'll find out what you can do every day to help protect our planet. You'll also learn why the rainforest is so important to us, how animals go extinct, and what environmentalists can tell us about taking good care of our world. Learn how to "go green" and to: Find new uses for recycled grocery bags. Create your own greenhouse. Make acid rain--safely!--to see how it affect plants. Test organic food against foods grown with chemicals. Make your own compost pile. Re-create deforestation with the soil from timbered trees. Test your sensitivity to noise. Whether you are in the classroom, surfing the Internet, or just hanging out with your friends, you can make a difference. Start today--so our Earth can live another 4.5 billion years!

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Written by an experienced musician, recording artist, and music journalist, The Everything Rock & Blues Piano Book with CD offers the basics of rock and blues piano playing in a fun, easy-to-follow manner. This practical guide is packed with advice on playing in this exciting style, including how to: play with soul; learn basic and advanced techniques for playing rock and roll; and perform 12 Bar Blues, Shuffle, and Boogie-Woogie. The accompanying audio CD includes over 50 examples of rock and blues piano, played by the author. Music lovers and students will enjoy learning the rich history and development of blues and rock music while mastering the art and science of piano playing.

Sure you've read your medical books, washed and folded all those cute baby clothes, and maybe even put the crib together, but are you ready? Are you really ready for the life-changing event about to arrive? Relax, The Everything Get Ready for Baby Book, 2nd Edition is here to get you through it all! Inside you'll find tips on: Baby safety (Lock those cabinets and plug those outlets!); Choosing a pediatrician (More difficult than choosing your mate); Baby names (We have to name her too?); Sleep for the baby and you (Ah, sleep, the long-lost friend); Activities for baby (What do I do with him?). With tried-and-true answers and ideas to help even the most shell-shocked parent, this guide will be the survival handbook for your new exciting life-with baby!

Find fascinating and moving stories of women living in extraordinary times in The Everything Women of the Bible Book. Eve, the first mother of humankind. Bathsheba, King David's illicit love. Mary Magdalene, eyewitness to the resurrection of Jesus. The Everything Women of the Bible Book examines these luminaries and their illustrious sisters who grace the pages of the Bible. This compelling and easy-to-use guide introduces you to: -Adulteresses, courtesans, dancers, and deceivers -Women who caused murder -The Prophetesses -Great Beauties -Women disciples and followers of Jesus With The Everything Women of the Bible Book, you'll understand more about the popular, often retold Bible stories and you'll discover little-known heroines, queens, wives, disciples, and lovers. And you'll be inspired by their bravery, intelligence, and faith.

The ultimate bride’s guide for slimming down and toning up! As a bride, you are so busy with wedding plans: ordering the cake, finding the perfect bridesmaids’, dresses, and organizing a guest list, that you may forget to prepare yourself for the big day! With The Everything® Wedding Workout Book, getting in shape to walk down the aisle is a piece of cake. Written by fitness guru Shirley Archer, this all-inclusive handbook guides you through basic training, with tips on: How to set practical long and short-term goals The benefits of a gym versus working out at home Specially timed workouts for six months to six weeks before the wedding Healthy eating tips and stress management—keep your mind healthy, too! Helpful tricks to help you slip into that perfect gown Complete with encouraging and informative tidbits from a wedding expert, The Everything® Wedding Workout Book will make you look and feel fabulous when you say, “I do!”

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Starting with the first Viking explorations and continuing to the present day, The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition takes you on a thrilling tour through history. It's packed with facts and vivid details of events that shaped the United States, including: Wars, battles, and famous generals Outstanding American inventions--from the cotton gin to the Internet Key political figures--presidents, peacekeepers, visionaries And much, much more! The Everything American History Book, 2nd Edition covers all the major incidents and key players--from the Boston Tea Party to 9/11, and Lewis and Clark to Martin Luther King, Jr. This extraordinary retelling makes learning history fun for the whole family.

If you've always wanted to draw but didn't think you had the talent, think again! With The Everything Drawing Book as your guide, you'll learn how to see the world through an artist's eyes-and capture it on canvas. Unlock your creative potential and expand your drawing expertise with: Useful exercises and assignments that help you find your own style Easy tricks for charcoal, watercolor, and pen-and-ink methods Quick tips on perspective and technique, as well as portraiture and landscape drawing Budget-friendly suggestions on how to save a bundle on expensive artist supplies Dozens of original drawings designed to spark your imagination And much, much more!