An exploration of narcotics that discusses the effects on the body and brain, the negative effects on health, and offers advice on seeking help for an addiction.
This book introduces fifteen lanthanide elements and fifteen actinide elements and explains that these elements, some of which are found naturally in Earth's crust and some of which are synthetic, can be found in products ranging from movie projectors and color televisions to airplane parts.
Helps students understand how deadly diseases are spread, explains how drugs and vaccines have stopped the spread of diseases such as smallpox, and discusses how medical researchers are working to stop the spread of new diseases.
Briefly introduces the science of cryptozoology and relates some of the stories of various monsters, or cryptids, that have reportedly been sighted around the United States, such as the Jersey Devil, the Ohio River Frogmen, and the Montauk Monster.
Provides information about human organs, describing both the vital and non-vital organs, and looking at their role in the body. Includes illustrations, a glossary, and an organs diagram.
Explores some repulsive aspects of the human body with a focus the skin, and provides facts and information on itching, skin mites, rashes, flesh-eating bacteria, and other related topics.
