Parker, Steve

Life of British scientist Isaac Newton, discussing his discoveries and the era in which he lived.

An imaginative look at airplanes through such questions as "What if airplanes didn't have air?" and "What if airplanes could go into space?".

Explains what happens to the body when one has a cold, such as having a fever, sneezing, and coughing. Includes projects.

Looks at how the human brain works, including memory and learning as well as brain and nerve diseases.

Examines the factors affecting the human voice, including pitch, volume, and rhythm, and provides exercises to demonstrate how different elements influence the sound that is heard.

Uses text and illustrations to explain the workings of the human respiratory system, discussing why people need to breathe, how oxygen enters the body, and the effects of pollution on the lungs.

Text and accompanying illustrations answer basic questions about the parts of the body and how they work.

The structure of the eye, how the brain interprets information received from the retina via the optical nerve, modern corrective eye surgery techniques, and how to take care of your eyesight.

A look at the parts of the human skeleton, the types of joints, and the diseases that affect the bones.

A guide to the way plants and animals function and struggle to survive on Earth.