human biology

Vivid illustrations show how future genetic engineers might manipulate the evolution of living things.

Explains what the human body is made of, how it works, what new discoveries are being made, and more.

A selection of fascinating facts about animals, plants, and the human body.

Contains eighteen articles written between 1997 and 2005 on the roles of genes, the body, and society on human behavior, exploring such topics as the roles of genes and environment in beauty, the impact of intense stress on the hippocampus, the effect of male behaviors on the mating choices of primate females, and apparent connections between climate and theology.

An introduction to biology that uses concise explanations, chapter reviews, and practice questions to explain the fundamentals of biology in a clear-cut, easy-to-understand format.

A collection of photographs by Lennart Nilsson that focuses on the inner workings of human anatomy, beginning with conception.

Contains a collection of thirty ideas for experiments and projects exploring various aspects of biology, covering topics such as seed germination, chromatography, food preservatives, cellular respiration, and operant conditioning, Includes charts, diagrams, and illustrations.

Examines, both in scientific and ethical terms, genetic research, experiments in freezing, the development of artificial body parts, and progress in transplanting human organs.

Follows a family of five--father, mother, daughter, son, and baby--through twenty-four hours, revealing what occurs at the microscopic level as they go about the business of an ordinary day.

Explains the chemical, physical, and biological forces at work, largely unseen, in the everyday world, discussing matter and motion, gravity, electricity, light, rust, evolution, vaccines and viruses, and many other topics, and including photographs and illustrations.