Immerse yourself in the history of medicine, a colorful story of skill, serendipity, mistakes, moments of genius, and dogged determination.From ancient ideas about anatomy to today's sophisticated gen
Immerse yourself in the history of medicine - a colourful story of skill, serendipity, trial and error, moments of genius, and dogged determination.From traditional chinese medicine to today's sophist
Explore the secretive world of minibeasts with this handy pocket-sized book that's bursting with giant facts. Find out why spiders spin webs, how bees make honey and why butterfly babies look nothing
Journey through the remarkable human body with this handy pocket-sized book bursting with giant facts. From breathing to thinking, discover all of our amazing body systems, how our senses work and wha
Meet the animals that set world records! This fun look at a menagerie of fascinating creatures features bold, kid-pleasing graphics and easy-to-grasp comparisons. They're amazing! Discover
Chronicles the history of scientific discoveries, including discoveries found during prehistory, the science of ancient scholars, medieval science, the Age of Enlightenment, and modern science.
"Magnificent in its breadth and illustration." -- Booklist Dinosaurus was published in 2003 and went on to sell 15,000 in hardcover and more in paperback. Now 13 years have passed during which t
Provides an overview of sharks, describing key characteristics of such species as the great white shark, blue shark, sand tiger shark, and whale shark.
In the Pre-Cambrian era there were no image-forming eyes, and organisms just had basic light receptors to tell the difference between light and dark. For colour to exist there needs to be light, an im
100 Facts Butterflies & Moths takes an in-depth look at the extraordinary lives of butterflies and moths for children aged 7+. Covering a wide range of topics from feeding to flight, 100 numbered fact
Introduce kids to the scientific principles of sound with simple, fun-to-conduct experiments, including building a bottle xylophone and soundproof box, making a paper cup telephone and party horn, and
Kids can discover the countless colors of light and other fascinating phenomena in this well-illustrated, clearly explained activity book. Experiments include making a pinhole camera, telescope, sundi
Simple demonstrations illustrate scientific concepts, showing how to make a boat float, purify dirty water, and employ the power of hydraulics. Projects include building a waterwheel, powerboat, hydr
By building a wind turbine, hovercraft, barometer, and other items, kids discover fundamental scientific principles that govern the forces behind air pressure, flow, and resistance, the mechanics of f
From the haunting song of the humpback whale to the playful antics of the bottlenose dolphin, whales and dolphins are loved by almost everyone. This book introduces the many amazing species of large m
Provides an introduction to the endocrine system, focusing on the human body's major hormones, the organs affected by them, and various illnesses that can occur.
Allow your readers to explore the causes and effects of pollution, from the dumping of toxic wastes to habitat destruction, and what we are trying to do to help our planet.
Explores the role that the immune system plays in the function of the body, describing the different parts of the body that provide protection against injury and disease, including the skin, white boo
Explores the role that the immune system plays in the function of the body, describing the different parts of the body that protect against injury and disease, such as the skin, white bood cells, the
Explains species' ability to survive in their habitats and adapt to changes in their climate and living conditions, and describes how new species evolve.
In this awesome guide, readers can learn all about the theropod dinosaurs, the fiercest and biggest predators of all time, exploring the world in which these predators lived, their physical characteri
One of the most famous events in Warhammer 40,000 history is explored in depth. See the fall and rise of the Crimson Fists as they battle orks on their home world.When the ork hordes of Warlord Snagro
Combining up-to-the-minute descriptions and illustrations of the body's physical structure, chemical workings, and potential problems, The Human Body Book is the ultimate all-in-one guide perfect for
Discusses the Earth's depleting water supply, the problems associated with pollution and global warming, and what can be done to protect this vital resource for the future.
"Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your body manages to fight disease and keep healthy. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the
"Take a new look at the human body. Find out how unique your body is and how your genes affect you. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the a
