New Releases by Steve Parker

This book explains how the body''s circulatory and respiratory systems work and shows how they are essential for life. We take a close look at how we breathe and speak, how the heart beats, and how blood works. We will also consider problems that can occur with the heart and lungs and what can be done to keep them healthy.

This book considers reproduction as a central feature of all living things. We will look at the reproductive systems of men and women, showing how the parts of each system link together for the process of reproduction. We will also trace the stages in the development of a new individual, from the merging of male and female genetic material to birth and beyond.

How do you know if you are allergic to something? What kinds of things are people allergic to? What happens when a person has an allergic reaction? This book examines a broad range of allergies, including hay fever, rhinitis, food allergies, skin allergies, and allergies to chemicals or insect stings. Read about the causes of allergies and the current medications available. Get the facts about what it is like to live with allergies every day.

Explains the workings of the major parts of the human body.

Explaining the potential dangers facing our world, this series offers positive suggestions for securing our future. The books demystify terms such as global warming, acid rain and ozone layer and discuss how real the dangers are, what is being done today and what can be done in the future. The titles should provide a useful resource for students studying areas of the curriculum involving science, technology, geography and environmental studies.

Eyewitness Guides are best-selling, high-quality visual information books. This title is a valuable resource to students whether you want to learn how many toes a horse has or what is the smallest bone in a human body.

Describes 10 facts about sharks, including how they hunt and kill, care for their young, and the different habitats they live in.

Here are the actual facts that dispel the myths and legends surrounding the feared and misunderstood shark. Generous color photographs plus maps and illustrations document every aspect of these beautiful animals, how they evolved, the mythology and misconceptions that surround them, and the threat posed by humans. The dynamic and authoritative text includes information on: Anatomy and physiology Reproduction, courtship, and mating How they hunt and what they eat Migration routes Their extraordinary senses and skills Shark conservation efforts. Chapters such as Shark Success, Ecology and Biology, Design for Living and Design for Killing fascinate and encourage readers to learn more about these complex creatures.

Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.

100 things you should know about Dinosaurs takes you on a journey of discovery through one of the most thrilling periods of natural history. Exactly 100 facts, accompanied by detailed artwork, reveal what life for dinosaurs was really like. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects--design a dinosaur mask, make a moving model, and create a meteorite smash.

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

Looks at how the human brain works, including memory and learning as well as brain and nerve diseases.

Describes how different kinds of vehicles and their wheels have developed throughout history, from chariots to trucks to the Bullet Train.

A comprehensive look at the different types of muscles in the human body and how they function.

Depicts the anatomy and internal structure of twenty-one animals and explains the intricate workings of each.

Explores the world of mammals by answering such questions as What if giraffes had short necks? What if a bat couldn''t hear? and What if whales could breathe underwater?

Captures the life and times of Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher who studied a wide range of subjects and helped to shape scientific thought.

Provides a biography of Albert Einstein, traces the development of his ideas, and assesses their impact on science and society

WHAT IF we had no skin? WHAT IF our bones were on the outside? WHAT IF we had a bird brain? Young readers will find these and many other mind-boggling WHAT IF questions about the human body. When they follow the colorful illustrations and answer the WHAT IF questions, they are sure to form a better understanding of the world around them.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of sharks, marlin, tuna, catfish, piranhas, rays, monkfish, pufferfish, and anglerfish

A guide to the way plants and animals function and struggle to survive on Earth.

Details the life and work of Marie Curie from early childhood to the discovery of radium and her two Nobel Prizes.

3D images reveal all your major systems in molecular detail. Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, how the body protects itself when it is under threat, and more.