Nowadays firemen start fires. Fireman Guy Montag loves to rush to a fire and watch books burn up. Then he met a seventeen-year old girl who told him of a past when people were not afraid, and a professor who told him of a future where people could think. And Guy Montag knew what he had to do.

An essentials fantasy guide to the world of vampires. Examines the twilight world of vampires, discussing such topics as why they avoid mirrors, the animal forms that they can take, the age of a vampire fledgling, and the contents of a vampire protection kit.

America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.

"Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior,diet, life cycle, and conservation status of the swan"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of Greek and Roman myths from various classical sources arranged in section on the gods and early heroes, love and adventure stories, heroes before and during the Trojan War, and lesser myths. Includes a brief section on Norse mythology.

Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems.

"Simple text invites the reader to find items hidden in vehicle-themed photographs"--Provided by publisher.

To bake a universe, you'll need a heaping pile of nothing. That's right, not a single thing! Just make sure you have enough. When you are happy with your amount of nothing, gather it all up and pop it on a baking tray. Alec Carvlin breaks down the Big Bang into the bite-size steps of a recipe, from the formation of quarks and atoms (preheat your oven to Absolute Hot) to the compression of gases into stars and planets (just set your timer for 180 million...

"Simple text invites the reader to find items hidden in Christmas-themed photographs"--Provided by publisher.

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the regions and states of the United States.