Silverstein, Alvin

Explores diseases that are considered to be unpleasant, such as leprosy, plague, and tapeworm.

"Provides basic information about tarantulas and keeping them as pets"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the three kinds of symbiosis--mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism--and describes examples of these relationships.

Explains photosynthesis, the process responsible for providing the material and energy for all living things, and discusses such related issues as respiration, the carbon cycle, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect.

Explains how cells divide and multiply, how humans develop from a single cell to an adult, and how other animals and plants grow.

Discusses the construction of the foot, the bones, muscles, nerves, skin, and nails which enable it to move.

A detailed presentation of the structure and function of different types of cells and of research into developing technologies such as cloning and the use of stem cells.

Provides basic information about potbellied pigs and keeping them as pets.

Explores 'yucky' things animals do.

Discusses different methods of recycling waste, associated advantages and problems, and the possible future.