Silverstein, Alvin

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Fabulous fish

2003
Introduces several commonly owned aquarium fish and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding.

Creepy crawlies

2003
Describes insects, spiders, and other non-mammals most commonly owned as pets, and offers advice on their care, feeding, and breeding.

So you think you're fat

all about obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other eating disorders
1991
Explains the nature, causes, and effects of common eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Life in a tidal pool

1990
Describes the varied forms of shore life found in and around tidal pools and discusses their struggle for survival.

Sore throats and tonsillitis

2000
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.

World of the brain

1986
Describes the physical structure and functions of the brain and the nervous system. Also discusses various mental disorders, their causes, and their treatment.

The skin: coverings and linings of living things

1972
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.

The sense organs

our link with the world
1971
Explains the functions and importance of the sense organs in plants and animals.

Matter

2009
Explores the various states of matter, how it is formed, and how chemical reactions take place.

Plate tectonics

2009
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.

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