physiology

Introduces young readers to a number of dangerous ocean creatures including the Portuguese man-of-war, the stonefish, and the gray reef shark.

Photographs and text provide information on the physical characteristics and behaviors of dolphins.

Describes the ways different mammals hibernate, explaining the difference between true hibernators and light sleepers.

Introduces the issues of health complications, financial and legal hurdles, social or psychological problems, and obtaining quality medical care as they affect the elderly population of the United States.

Examines the possibility that concussions have become an overlooked epidemic in American society, especially in sports and in common head trauma that goes unnoticed until it is too late. Explores stories of people who have suffered due to concussions, losing jobs and sports opportunities because of overlooked medical symptoms.

Provides information about the latest findings about how the senses work to communicate with the brain. Debunks many outdated or inaccurate ideas and explains how the brain interprets sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touch. Includes illustrations, chapter notes, and an index.

Draws on recent scientific findings to explain how the unique structure of the female brain determines how women think, what they value, how they communicate, and whom they'll love.

Explains how visual information is reorganized and analyzed by the brain from light receptors in the retina.

Describes animals and how their bodies work, focusing on animals with unusual characteristics.

Describes the parts of a tree, as well as different types of leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruit.