Killcoyne, Hope Lourie

An introduction to the lungs using detailed illustrations and text.

Traces the history and development of science from the discovery of fire and early agriculture on to modern medicine and information technology.

brief biography of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who kept a diary of her family's time spent in hiding in an Amsterdam attic during the Holocaust.

Follows the early life of Ann Frank before the outbreak of World War II, with an emphasis on her writings and experiences in hiding.

An overview of the civil rights era, covering its start, significant people and events, and the influence of war.

Without oxygen, no part of the body not the brain, the heart, the legs, the arms, or anything else would work. The lungs are the most important component of the respiratory system, the process by which oxygen is supplied to all living cells. Readers will discover how we breathe, how oxygen affects metabolism, and the relationship between the heart and lungs. Full-color images and clearly labeled diagrams illuminate every detail of the lungs structure and functions. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs.

Discusses the history of ice hockey around the world and some of its greatest stars.

Discusses different types of extreme sports, their history, and notable competitors.

Presents an overview of music from ancient times to the modern world and includes information on composers.