Spilsbury, Richard

Introduces the reader to wetland ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

Introduces the reader to mountain ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

Introduces the reader to grassland ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

Introduces the reader to desert ecology, including plants, animal adaptations, and food chains.

"In this book, readers can find out . . . about Earth's atmosphere, the seasons, winds, and . . . extreme weather through . . . chapters on these . . . earth science topics"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . volume provides all the facts that rain forest explorers need, including comprehensive explanations about the interconnectedness of this habitat's high-interest plants and animals. Color flowcharts will aid in retention of such . . . concepts as a rain forest's distinctive water cycle and its many food chains"--Provided by publisher.

How does a rollercoaster work? Why don't I fly off a scrambler or octopus ride? How do bumper cars work? Covering lots of different rides, including traditional, more tame rides such as rollercoasters, helter-skelters and bumper cars, to more white-knuckle screamers such as scramblers, loop-the-loops, gondolas and corkscrews, Race that Bike! takes a fun look at forces in an amusement park. While learning about forces you will find that you also find out the answers to many questions that you have asked yourself about how amusement park rides work, and more. This Feel the Force series shows how forces and motion work in the world around us, in a set of high-interest situations. Each book includes three simple activities or investigations for readers to try. Overlays over large photos, plus diagrams, show how forces are acting in a given situation. Topics covered in the series include basic pushes, pulls and friction, air resistance, gravity, mass, weight and springs.

An introduction to depression discussing symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, gene therapy, and more.

An introduction to autism, discussing symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, gene therapy, and more.

Each breath we take demonstrates the marvel of the human lungs and respiratory system. This accessible book gives inquisitive readers an inside look at this essential bodily function.