Celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with the story of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, including insights about what makes the Moon so fascinating to humankind.
Offers an illustrated examination of the lungs and respiratory system through accessible facts and an informative overview of the respiratory processes.
Presents the intricacies of the various systems of the human body, including digestion, respiration, excretion, reproduction, and the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, along with the brain and heart.
A popular science writer takes readers on a tour of tropical rainforests, from the canopy to the forest floor, to introduce the plants and animals that inhabit them, including venomous snakes, spider monkeys, winding vines and colorful birds.
