New Releases by Robert Snedden

This stunning visual guide to human anatomy examines the physical structure, the chemical systems and the essential organs that make us who we are. In this book, you will discover the functions of cells, the interactions of the various muscle groups, the pathways of the central nervous system and much more besides. If you have ever wondered why your body acts the way it does, then this is the book for you. With hundreds of photographs, illustrations and full-color diagrams to aid your understanding, The Human Body is the perfect introduction to our own anatomy. West Sussex with her two sons.

Throughout history, medical science has been at the helm of human development, from Neanderthals stitching their wounds with bone needles to modern organ transplantation. Robert Snedden explores this fascinating subject, marking not a straightforward trajectory from primitive guesswork to sophisticated science but rather a winding narrative of twists and turns. Discover how 7th century Buddhist monks used vaccination techniques 1300 years before their accepted discovery, or how traces of antibiotics were detected in Roman skeletons. Other topics include: • Hippocrates and the four humors • Public health and sanitation • Progress made into the science of mental health • Medical genetics, including DNA, blood types and genetic engineering Full of useful timelines, fact boxes and eye-catching images, this full-color hardback provides an engaging introduction to this far-reaching subject. It presents some of the pioneers of medical discovery, including household names such as Leonardo di Vinci and Edward Jenner as well as lesser known figures such as Benjamin Jetsey and William Harvey. Discover the astounding breakthroughs of medical history which changed the world.

From the time we are young, we are taught about emotions and how to identify them in ourselves and others. And yet, they can be an elusive and mysterious topic for study. Emotional responses can be so powerful that they feel out of our control. What is happening in our minds as we experience the range of our emotional spectrum? Readers look at human emotion through the lens of the neuroscientist and follow all the brain functions and processes that help us feel our feelings. This book teaches essential body and brain science in a way that is exciting and accessible.

From early humans carving notches in bones to the discovery of quantum mechanics and chaos theory - mathematics has certainly come a long way. Fully illustrated and augmented with helpful timelines and diagrams, Problem Solved! explores some of history''s greatest mathematical breakthroughs. Covering topics from Ancient Egyptian geometry to chaos theory, readers will learn about Euclid of Alexandria, Brahmagupta, Sir Isaac Newton, Alan Turing and more. Whether solving practical or abstract problems, these mathematicians have each sought to improve our lives, and have bought us to the world we know today. With each concept explained in easy-to-understand language, there''s no need to be a calculus genius to marvel at these incredible feats of problem-solving brilliance.

An entire robot army does not exist, but robots are being used more frequently by militaries around the world to keep soldiers out of harm''s way. Readers learn this and other fascinating facts about robots in the military thanks to engaging text that is enhanced by informative fact boxes. Visual examples of the kinds of robots employed by the military are included in the form of captivating, full-color photographs. The eye-catching design and exciting text show readers that learning about STEM, science, technology, engineering, and math, can be fun.

A Brief Illustrated History of Space Exploration charts the history of space exploration and discovery all the way through from the early rocketeers, through the first people in space and the Space Race to be first to reach the Moon, the first Space Stations, and all the way through to the incredible findings of today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.

Many have an enduring fascination for mythical lost realms like Atlantisu0097because they donu0092t believe theyu0092re entirely mythical! Documented evidence supports that some ancient stories of lost worlds are grounded in truth. This adventurous volume delves into the most celebrated legendary civilizations and cities, beginning with Atlantis, but also including Camelot, El Dorado, and Lemuria. It examines where the lore may have originated, whether rooted in world history or outlandishly fun extraterrestrial theories. Readers can use all the evidence, supported by creative images and real-life photographs, to decide what they believe about each tale.

Where did travelers get their kicks before Route 66 existed? On dirt paths created by migrating animals, probably! Readers will begin their quest at humanity’s earliest roads in 4000 BC, journeying to a hypothetical future of solar power and electric cars. Readers will feel like engineers as they construct their own “roads in the sky” in a concluding superhighway activity. This visually rich text introduces readers to maps and other nonfiction components that will increase literary skills, making it a practical addition to any history or technology curricula.

Readers will patrol the worldu0092s waters with this engaging text to discover how a countryu0092s navy can protect interests both at home and abroad. Included is an introduction to branches of the naval service, such as air wings, marines, and coast guards. Readers discover that navies are not limited to just the high seasu0097navy pilots soar high in the skies and are among the best pilots in the world. Readers will learn how important engineering, math, and teamwork are to building a strong naval workforce, and can take a test about the navyu0092s ability to fight on land and in the air to assess what theyu0092ve learned.

Readers will explore the skies and learn about the diverse jobs performed by a countryu0092s air force personnel. Supplemented with detailed graphics that show the career path from school to a job in the air force, this book shows that thereu0092s more to an air force than just pilotsu0097air crew, technicians, and ground support all play pivotal roles in an air forceu0092s essential duties. Readers also discover how an air force uses cutting-edge technology like GPS in aircraft and weapons systems, and how this technology has trickled down to products readers may use every day and probably take for granted!

Who Invented the Computer? looks back at the long history of computers and shows how the digital world in which we live today was created.

Looks at the causes and limits of variation within species and why it is important to survival.

Looks at the way that organisms adapt to their environments in order to survive and have offspring.

This addition to the visually stimulating Sci-Hi series looks at the application of science and new technologies to fighting crime, from security scanners to genetic fingerprinting and tasers, and how they affect our lives. It looks at new materials, discoveries, and inventions, and assesses their effectiveness.

Presents the lives and theories of famous environmentalists from the nineteenth century up to the present day, describing their discoveries and the importance of their work for the preservation of the Earth and the creatures that live on it.

Satellites can now map 99 percent of the Earth''s surface. What can scientists learn from these images? Find out in this fascinating book.

Teaches readers about several scientists who study living things.

Describes the function of the body''s brain and nervous system, and includes information about the spinal cord, sleeping and dreaming, brain damage, and nerve cells.

This series will help readers make sense of materials. Each book looks at physical and chemical changes as well as the properties of the different materials and how this affects their use in technology.

Describes new technologies in medicine such as advanced imaging techniques, artificial limbs, designer drugs, gene therapies, stem cells, and nanotech medicine that are helping people live longer and discusses future medical technology.

This new series looks at civilizations in the ancient and medieval worlds, and explains the technological advances that were made in those times

This series, available for the first time in paperback, explores aspects of change in materials, including material characteristics and states of matter. It also covers uses, material processes, and the technology used to make or alter materials. Experiment boxes, activities, and profiles of famous scientists and discoveries round out each book.

Looks at cells as life''s building blocks, focusing on animal cells, showing how animal and plant cells differ, and examining the various types of cells at work in animal bodies.