Parker, Steve

Examines the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.

Features the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.

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

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.

Examines the milestones of medical history across generations and cultures all over the world.

A collection of facts about different animals.

Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of the weather! Prepare to be swept off your feet by the wind and experience all the different types of wild weather firsthand! From sunshine to snow, rain to hurricanes, swot up on how our weather works, and find out exactly how it shapes our planet. With a quiz included at the back of the book, readers can test themselves on the knowledge they have learned! Packed with lively illustrations to reveal the wonderful weather, this delightful factual picture book is perfect for a parent and child to read together or to explore independently.

A concise study of the various species of fish that inhabit the oceans and waterways of the world which discusses how they swim and breath, the functions of fins and scales, feeding habits, how they protect themselves against predators, and more.

"Shows the gory pitfalls and the miraculous breakthroughs of medical history. With ... illustrations, clear diagrams, and illumnated text, it charts fascinating developments in diagnosis, surgery, healing, and drugs through the ages, and tells the stories of ther men and women involved in the extraordinary evolution of this scientific field."--Back cover.