Steve Parker

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

Explores the history of electricity, and contains full-color captioned photographs and text that explains such topics as the invention of electric motors, how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean, magneto-electric machines, and much more.

Lists one hundred facts concerning insects and spiders.

This illustrated guide to the human body reveals the truly amazing processes that go on in our bodies on a daily basis.

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?"

Presents information about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed such inventions as the stock ticker, the lightbulb, and the phonograph.