Steve Parker

Photographs and text detail how mammals, birds, fishes, and insects disguise themselves with different kinds of camouflage in order to survive.

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud

"Take a plunge into the dephts and encounter speedy swimmers, deep divers, and bottom feeders. From stealthy sharks to curious catfish, find out fantastic fishy facts about how these underwater creatures hunt, hide, drive, and glide."--

Presents information on how and where to find fossils, the preparation and tools needed for collecting them, and how to identify the various kinds: plant, invertebrate, and vertebrate

Descriptive text and computer graphics present an overview of the human body, covering its systems, components, and functions, as well as over two hundred common diseases and disorders; also includes an interactive DVD containing body system animations.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and metamorphosis of insects and examines kinds of garden insects, woodland insects, insects in the home, and others.

"Covering the key psychological theories from moral development to cognitive behavioral therapy, each easy-to-read, single-page entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before. Organized into chapters covering each branch of psychology, the book maps the development of psychological study, unpacking the complex ideas from the philosophers, psychologists, and scientists who have shaped our understanding of the human brain"--