Mason, Paul

Examines the history of surfing around the world, and provide information on training, equipment, and famous surfers.

Text and illustrations explore the causes and effects of the Cold War, along with the positive and negative outcomes of the war.

Describes the digestive system, looks at each of the digestive organs, and explains how food is digested.

Explores the function of the nervous system in the human body, and discusses how to keep it healthy. Features color photographs and diagrams, activities, fact boxes, a glossary, and further resources.

"Why are the first years of learning so important? What happens at puberty, and how is it different for boys and girls? Your Growing Body and Remarkable Reproductive System is a frank and sensitive journey through the body's developmental stages: how we are born, grow, and age. Every spread opens with an amazing science fact about the human body, then goes on to explain the science behind the fact. Detailed diagrams and amazing images illustrate the lively text"--From the publisher's web site.

Looks at common beliefs about animals, discussing whether they are fact or fiction.

Looks at common urban myths, discussing whether they are fact or fiction.

Looks at common beliefs about humans, discussing whether they are fact or fiction.

Provides brief descriptions about some of the world's best locations for hiking and camping, and offers information about equipment and techniques.

Describes the human skeletal and muscular system, and how strong bones and stretchy muscles work together, with tips on how to keep them healthy.