”Plants” is an authoritative and detailed overview of over 500 species of plants from 6 continents of the world. Each plant is featured in up to 3 Variations of age, color, and season, as well as detailed views of its bark and leaf components, all in high resolution imaging for close inspection.

Curious about what that tree is down the street? Or on your daily jog in the park? Growing in the backyard? Demystify the beautiful world around you with Plants!

Supercars includes all the most famous and stylish vehicles from the twentieth century such as the Ferrari 550 Maranello, Lotus Elise, Jaguar E-Type, Pontiac Firebird, and the Toyota MR2.

Each entry is illustrated by a side- or three-quarter profile color photograph which help to bring these magnificent cars to life. Each entry is also accompanied by a detailed specification table providing country of origin, year of manufacture, and full technical details of each car—including top speed, engine type, torque, weight, power, displacement, and transmission. Each entry also includes text details of the car’s development and history.

About the author
Richard Nicholls has been writing about cars for more than 20 years. He has worked as an editor and photographer for British and American car magazines, and has organised successful drag racing events. He enjoys drag and circuit racing days and modifying his own collection of classic cars. He lives in Lincolnshire, UK.

It provides a detailed, easy-to-use guide to the diverse range of current motorcycle models, their technologies and designs. From the earliest superbikes, such as Honda’s CB750 and Kawasaki’s Z1, to the latest Yamaha YZF R-1 and Ducati’s 998R, as well as tourers, custom cruisers and large-capacity scooters, this comprehensive guide takes you through the exciting world of modern two-wheelers.
Superbikes & Motorcycles includes full-colour photographs, with stripped-down pictures of many models, a comprehensive specification table and detailed history and performance tips for each bike.

Author
Alan Dowds is deputy editor at SuperBike Magazine. He has previously worked for Motor Cycle News and RIDE magazine. He is an experienced motorcycle road tester, and has ridden and tested almost every motorcycle introduced since 1994, as well as many other older machines, racing and off-road bikes.

Picking your Pet includes 300 animals arranged in sections for dogs, cats, fish, birds, small mammals, reptiles, horses, amphibians and arachnids. Each pet is illustrated with an outstanding colour illustration supported by informative text on the habitat, appearance and character of the animal. Each entry is completed with a specification box providing detail on size, distribution, diet and breeding.

Authoritatively written, Picking your Pet is an easy-to-use reference app for anyone interested in keeping domesticated animals.

Author
Claudia Martin is an author and editor with a keen interest in pets and zoology. Her recent books include handbooks on dog care for adults and children, as well as guides to whale-watching and primates of the world.

The strangest and scariest monsters aren’t always the biggest. Mini Monsters profiles nature’s tiniest terrors, drawn from regions and habitats as diverse as the rainforests of South America, the deep oceans and urban homes and gardens. From venomous spiders and scorpions to bloodthirsty leeches and hungry piranhas, the natural world’s smallest creatures are also among the most bizarre and wonderful.

Mini Monsters is divided into eight sections covering beetles and bugs, spiders and other insects, lizards, snakes, amphibians, underwater creatures, crustaceans and molluscs. The huge range of animals covered provides a sense of the incredible diversity of living creatures. Each creature is illustrated with beautifully detailed, full-colour artworks. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of key information such as scientific name, features, habitats, distribution, diet and breeding.

Full of facts and interesting snippets, the app is a valuable reference source as well as a fascinating read, revealing the spectacular world of some of nature’s smallest – and most incredible – animals.

About the Author
Paula Hammond has worked as an author, editor and publisher for almost 20 years, specializing in non-fiction and reference books. Among other works, she is the author of The World’s Strangest Animals, The World’s Most Dangerous Animals and The World’s Most Endangered Animals.

Divided into sections covering the internationally recognised classification groups, Minerals and Gemstones offers a comprehensive overview of the many different types of natural gems and minerals – including native elements, sulphides, oxides, nitrates and silicates.

Each gemstone or mineral is illustrated with a clear and informative colour photograph, accompanied by accessible text and its chemical composition. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information with colour, lustre, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, habit and the crystal system of each type of mineral and gemstone. The Minerals and Gemstones app is an essential, user-friendly reference work on the diversity of the Earth’s riches.

More than 300 minerals and gemstones, from Copper, Gold and Silver to Opal, Kernite and Gismonite,

Authors
Dr DAVID COOK is a former research chemist. He has studied geology as a keen amateur and has teaching experience.

Dr WENDY KIRK is a lecturer in geology at University College London and curator of Geology Collections of thirty years’ experience.

Each of the 300 creatures is illustrated with detailed full-color artwork. Entries are arranged by family, with each family section containing examples of the key species. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information showing scientific name, order and family, features, habitat, distribution, diet, and breeding.

A handy reference guide for students as well as general readers, Expert Guide: Marine Life will fascinate and inform anyone with an interest in the natural world.

About the authors:
After studying natural sciences at Cambridge University, Michael Wright became a full-time writer and editor, specializing in science, technology, natural history, and health. He has written and produced numerous books on these and related subjects, for young people and adults. He lives in London.

Giles Sparrow studied at Imperial College, London, before becoming a freelance science writer and editor. He has contributed to several multi-author encyclopedias and partworks and is the author of a series of reference books for children and adults. He lives in London.

This app profiles the mammals of the world by including fascinating examples from all of the world’s major mammal families. Mammals offers a truly comprehensive overview of these remarkable animals from every continent and gives a sense of the incredible diversity of mammal types.

The entries are grouped by Order and then by Family, then alphabetically by Latin species name within the Family. Each Family section contains examples of key species which are illustrated with beautifully detailed, full-colour artwork. For easy reference, each entry includes a table of information on scientific name, special features, habitat, distribution, length, weight and breeding.

About the author
Dr Chris McNab has published more than 30 books on a vast range of subject areas. In addition he has written dozens of articles for magazines, newspapers and encyclopedias, and also works as a copy-editor and proofreader. He lives in South Wales.