Parker, Steve

An overview of sound, describing what it is and how it is formed and used and discussing properties associated with sound, such as pitch, volume, and speed.

Uses the viewpoint of a frog to present life at a busy English pond, including the activities of other frogs, a toad, a newt, and a heron.

Presents some of the world's deadliest predators, including polar bears, killer whales, piranha, and tarantula.

Explains how spacecraft go into orbit, describes the inner workings of fifteen spacecraft, including the V-2 rocket, space shuttle, and the International Space Station, and features cutaway illustrations and a glossary.

Describes the design, construction, and components of speedsters, including top stock cars, racing bikes, rocket planes, powerboats, and many others.

Contains projects and experiments that demonstrate the science of sound, and includes explanatory text, facts, and illustrations.

Presents an introduction to the basic scientific concept of forces, in simple text with illustrations, including experiments and projects to help enhance understanding.

Presents color illustrations and descriptions of dinosaurs in North America, Europe, and Asia during the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, and includes maps depicting the gradual breakup of Pangaea.

Text and color photos explain how various types of living things adapt to changes in their surroundings and compete with each other to survive.