Silverstein, Alvin

Describes insects, spiders, and other non-mammals most commonly owned as pets, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding.

Explains the nature, causes, and effects of common eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Describes the varied forms of shore life found in and around tidal pools and discusses their struggle for survival.

Explains the nature and causes of a sore throat, discusses the immune system, differentiates between strep throat and tonsillitis, and describes how to treat a sore throat.

Describes the physical structure and functions of the brain and the nervous system. Also discusses various mental disorders, their causes, and their treatment.

Describes the composition and function of the human skin and the inner linings of the body as well as such animal coverings as feathers, furs, and scales.

Explains the functions and importance of the sense organs in plants and animals.

Explores the various states of matter, how it is formed, and how chemical reactions take place.

Discusses plate tectonics, the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving, and the connection of this phenomenon to earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

Looks at some of the foods eaten around the world that might be considered yucky, including frog legs, grubs, maggot cheese, and others.