physiology

Provides insight into the minds and behaviors of men through an examination of the male brain, describing each phase of development from babyhood to old age, and revealing how the male brain approaches and solves problems, the emotional impact of competition, and other topics.

An introduction to the many roles muscles play in the body, explaining basic movements and other functions.

Easy-to-read text and highlighted illustrations explain the entire digestive process.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of cats, pointing out ways in which they differ from people.

Introduces children to their bodies' natural defense mechanisms, including skin, mucus, earwax, stomach acid, the immune system, and the brain.

Text and accompanying photographs explain, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it.

Explores the sense of taste throughout the animal kingdom, examining how it works in mammals, birds, fish, insects, and humans.

Asks the reader to identify, by learning functions of facial bones and teeth, the skull of an animal for each letter of the alphabet.

Describes the functions of the brain as the control system of the body and the nervous system, with a focus on learning and remembering as well as problems that can occur within the brain.