Have you ever seen a yokai?

Stories about yokai are used in Japan to explain mysterious and magical events. These mythical creatures give a name and a form to the strange and uncanny things happening all around us.

This colorful guide in picture book format is a funny, fast and slightly spooky introduction to the stars of the Japanese yokai world.

The classic tales and descriptions by Fleur Daugey combine with Sande Thommen's delightful illustrations to introduce over 30 wild and supernatural creatures, including:

• The Kitsune, a freaky fox with paranormal powers
• The Kasa-obake, a one-eyed one-legged umbrella with a long, slithery tongue
• Kurokamikiri, a shaggy bearlike beast that sneaks up on you and cuts your hair
• Nuppeppo, a flabby, wrinkly blob that lives in graveyards and smells of rotten meat
• Hanako, a bathroom-dwelling ghost girl
• And many more!

Yokai are out there, lurking among us--creating mischief and mayhem, or in some cases helping us or just having fun. With Japanese Yokai, the next time something eerie or strange happens, you'll know who's responsible!

Have you ever wondered how volcanoes are formed? Did you know that there are different types of eruptions? Pop-Up Volcano! tells you everything you've always wanted to know about volcanoes with fact-packed text--and pop-ups! Discover the science behind volcanic eruptions; what happens when magma meets water; the kinds of creatures that make their homes next to these mountains of fire; and what the Hawaiian goddess Pele has to do with all of this.

This fascinating book features detailed illustrations and stunning paper engineering for amateur volcanologists and nature lovers. Readers will delve deep beneath the surface of our planet, witnessing some of the most devastating moments in recorded history, including a mysterious volcanic eruption that occurred during the Middle Ages and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius outside Pompeii almost two thousand years ago.

Have you ever wondered how trees grow? Did you know that the Amazon rainforest is considered the lungs of the planet? Pop-Up Forest tells you everything you've always wanted to know about forest ecosystems around the world with fact-packed text, lively and colorful illustrations--and pop- ups! Discover what happens when trees communicate with each other; the kinds of creatures that live in them; and what the Scandinavian legend of Yggdrasil has to do with all of this.

This fascinating book features detailed illustrations and stunning paper engineering for amateur biologists and nature lovers. Readers will delve deep beneath the root systems and climb up into the canopy to explore some of the oldest and most important trees alive. Anyone curious about how our forests work will be amazed!

No importa si eres una ara a peluda o un fornido delf n, tienes que aprender a seducir. En La vida amorosa de los animales aprender s las ocho lecciones animales para conquistar a un enamorado... o enamorada. Adem s encontrar s informaci n sobre la sexualidad en el reino animal y te sorprender s con las t cticas de conquista de muchas especies. Ver s que sus extravagantes comportamientos son muy similares a los de algunas personas y que, al igual que ellas, los animales tambi n pueden desarrollar fuertes v nculos que duren toda la vida. Todo lo que siempre quisiste saber sobre la vida amorosa de los animales

It doesn't matter if you're a hairy spider or a sturdy dolphin; you have to learn to seduce. In this book, you'll learn eight animal lessons for conquering a love interest. You'll also find information about animal sexuality and be surprised by the conquest techniques of many different species--but you'll also find that their extravagant behaviors are a lot like some people's. And just like people, animals can develop strong lifelong bonds. This is everything you always wanted to know about the love lives of animals