Steve Parker

A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work.

"From ancient ideas about anatomy to today's sophisticated gene therapies and robotic surgery, A Short History of Medicine combines riveting storytelling and beautiful images, historical accounts and lucid explanations, to illuminate the story of medicine through the ages. Packed with photographs, diagrams, and visual analyses, this book illustrates the science, equipment, trial and error, and great medical practitioners central to this extraordinary...

In this book, discover how electricity and magnetism pair up to improve the quality of our lives, from watching TV and logging onto our computers to fighting disease and zapping food in the microwave.

Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.

Examines the world of fishes--from terrifying sharks to graceful sea horses--using a series of questions such as "What if a lungfish crawled out of the water?" and "What if a coral didn't build reefs?"

A guide to human anatomy for the 21st century. Includes unique computer-generated 3-D images. An essential interactive manual for healthcare professionals and students of human biology, as well as a comprehensive reference book for the family.

Text and experiments demonstrate the properties, behavior, and uses of light.