Bender, Lionel

Tells how the body works, from simple cells, the building bricks of life, to the complexity of the nervous system and the brain that controls the whole organism.

Traces the story of a river, how it is formed, and what happens as it flows across country. Includes photographs and explanatory diagrams.

The concept of magnification is discussed along with some scientific instruments that use it.

Describes the appearance, behavior, and habitat of different types of constrictor snakes.

Demonstrates how telescopes operate, from the simplest to the most complex and sophisticated.

Examines, through microscopic photographs of everyday objects, the hidden details of our everyday world.

Examines different types of lizards, their physical characteristics and their habitats. Includes an identification chart and an easy art project.

Provides an introduction to fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Diagrams and charts illustrate important points about each group of animals.

Describes the habitats and behavior of lions and tigers, with a discussion of how they continue to survive.

Examines kangaroos and other pouched mammals, where they live, what they eat, and how they survive.