Bender, Lionel

Provides an in depth focus at the condition of the brain called epilepsy, by taking both a scientific and social approach and personalizing it by profiling the people it affects. A basic medical history provides understanding of why epilespy occurs. Treatment options and day-to-day coping is examined, along with expert and personal opinions.

Text and illustrations introduce the geography, history, people, and culture of the second-largest country in the world.

Text and pictures introduce the history, geography, people, and culture of France.

Describes the physical characteristics, senses, habitat, diet, hunting skills, life cycle, and conservation of the polar bear.

An overview of crocodiles in simple text and color photos, which covers their habitats, bodies, diet, and life cycle, as well as threats to their survival.

Describes different kinds of coral, how reefs are built, the rich array of animals that inhabit coral reefs, and threats to coral reefs.

Explains how to safely investigate science in a laboratory setting and in nature, discussing work with light, electricity, soil, and water.

A study of insects that cause harm or damage to other animals or plants. Explains where the insects live, what they look like, and how they survive.

Provides a detailed study of crocodiles and alligators, where they live, what they eat, and how they survive.

Examines one of the longest international construction projects ever undertaken, the Channel Tunnel, the proposed tunnel linking Europe and Great Britain.