Steve Parker

Information about various topics related to honeybees, caterpillars, dragonflies, snails and other insects and invertebrates forms the foundation for a variety of craft projects.

Examines the nature of blood, how it travels through the body, and its importance for life.

"From the tiger, crocodile, and killer whale, to the praying mantis and snowy owl, get a close-up look at nature's greatest animals"--P. [4] of cover.

Contains instructions for over seventy experiments designed to help young scientists explore the senses of sight, tough, and smell.

Describes various outer space phenomena, including exploding stars, black holes, and pulsars.

"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...

Illustrations and text present information about various types of aircraft: hot-air balloons, airships, gliders, helicopters, cargo planes, and airliners.