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New Look! Relaunched with new jackets and 8 pages of new text!
The skeleton is the framework of the body. It supports, moves, and protects, allowing us to walk, run, jump, and swim. Eyewitness Skeleton brings its complexity and ingenuity of design vividly to life. Starting with the human skeleton, it explains how each set of bones functions. It examines in detail the construction of the skull, spine and rib cage, hands, arms, legs, and feet. Comparisons are drawn with the bones of birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and mammals. See the 206 different bones in the human body, how your skull differs from a lion's or a chimp's, how teeth grow, and what each one is for, and what the inside of a bone looks like. Learn how bones mend themselves when they break, why half the bones in your body are in your hands and feet, how many toes a horse has and what has happened to the tail you once had. Discover which are the smallest bones in the human body, why some creatures wear their skeletons on the outside and what animal once owned the oldest bones ever found on Earth. And much, much more!...
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Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals. Stunning real-life photographs of bushbabies, badgers, wallabies and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy. See how newborn mice develop, what the inside of a molehill looks like, what a whale has inside its mouth, how a chinchilla keeps its fur clean, and the only mammals that can fly. Learn how to recognize mammal footprints, why some animals store food in their cheek pouches, why you are a mammal, and how the porcupine frightens its enemies. Discover how camels can walk on sand, what mammals looked like in the Ice Age, why some mammals have spines instead of fur, what whiskers are for, why a wallaby has a pouch, and much, much more!...
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After two centuries of research and experimentation, electricity has revolutionized the way we live and become an indispensable part of scientific progress. Eyewitness Electricity brings vividly to life our exploration of this powerful natural force. It is a vital part of the living world. Our eyes receive light rays and turn them into tiny electrical signals that pass along our nerves to the brain. The chemicals in batteries create power for such things as toys and flashlights. The invention of electric motors enabled the creation of a whole range of household appliances that have shaped the modern world. See how electricity works nerves and muscles and what causes lightning. Learn how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean and what makes a silicon chip work. Discover the amazing speed of charged atoms, what happens when you tune in the radio, and much, much more!...
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Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating natural world of the seashore. Stunning real-life photographs of crabs, lobsters, tide pools, fish, seals, seabirds and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of life on the seashore. See a starfish on the move, how a sea urchin disguises itself, a sea anemone catch a prawn, the inhabitants of a tide pool, and fish that change color. Learn how a limpet grips the rock, how a crab grows a new leg, how a prawn becomes invisible, how seabirds catch fish, and how a sea otter sleeps at sea. Discover how long seaweed can grow, why hermit crabs live in secondhand shells, which shells bore holes in solid rock, where a puffin lays its eggs, and much, much more....
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Featuring irresistible bold, bright artwork, this amazing medical journey follows all the systems of a healthy human body and adds interactive elements that connect the function of internal organs to everyday activities. Divided into sections that cover bones, hearts, lungs, muscles, nerves, reproduction, senses, and skin, this reference teaches young readers how the body responds to stimulus from the external world, how digestion and breathing are regulated, and the remarkable ways the body moves through space and exerts strength. Elaborate diagrams that demonstrate the inner workings of the body's systems round out this engaging educational handbook. ...
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This book introduces you to creatures from the protist kingdom, from microscopic protozoans to seaweedlike algae. It examines the parts, life cycle, and reproduction of various types of protists. It also looks at the harmful effects some protists have on humans. Did You Know? &&/UL&& The deadly disease malaria is caused in part by the protist Plasmodium. The fossils of one type of protist, the red algae, date back more than 500 million years. Paramecium, a well known protist, uses hairlike cilia to sweep food into its mouth.
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Young readers find out how amazing animals can truly be in this dramatically illustrated volume. ItÂ’s filled with astonishing facts, dramatic illustrations, and extraordinary photos that explore the EarthÂ’s most distant realms, on land, in the air, and beneath the surface of the sea. Boys and girls discover which animals are the fastest, the deadliest, the largest, and the most intelligent. TheyÂ’ll also be fascinated by interactive features that enhance many of the illustrated two-page spreads. . .
Paper pockets hold pull-out booklets filled with interesting animal facts A large paper model of the spectacular frilled lizard pops up when its page is opened An enclosed “flick-book” presents the illusion of a running cheetah when its pages are flipped.
An extra- large pocket on the bookÂ’s inside front cover holds a stunning 16 1/4" x 23" animal poster that displays the worldÂ’s most venomous animals. They range in size from tiny poisonous insects to the deadly giant king cobra. Combining a lively, accessible text with astonishing color photos and illustrations, Extreme Animals educates young readers as it captivates their imaginations.
Amazing Facts About Animals: A fly tastes with its feet A cricket hears with its knees The cheetah is the fastest runner, attaining speeds of 70 miles an hour The peregrine falcon is the fastest flier, reaching speeds up to 93 miles an hour The biggest venomous snake is the king cobra, at more than 16 feet...
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Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your body manages to fight disease and keep healthy. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You'll never feel the same way about yourself!...
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In the grim Warhammer 40,000 universe, an armoured company is sent to recover a long-lost battle tank from a planet overrrun with orks. By Rebel Winter author, Steve Parker....
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An overview of the rich and varied environments of the earth's desert regions as exemplified by five of the driest deserts in the world....
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Investigates the miracles of the human body. Provides an -in-depth on a vital body part or system.
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Describes how electricity is generated, harnessed, and used, and explains the difference between electricity, including static electricity, and electronics.
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Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your body's control systems work and how you can affect them. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You'll never feel the same way about yourself!...
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Investigates the miracles of the human body. Provides an -in-depth on a vital body part or system.
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This in-depth coverage of the human body aims to provide a substantial and relevant library resource for students studying biology topics. Each book in the series looks at the basic structure of a system or set of organs, its function, its role in the health of the individual and its relationships with other organs and systems. The books in the series contain information on how the system can be affected and/or damaged by substances such as drugs and by physical injuries, and have an emphasis on the issue of keeping healthy and focus on sport science and how injuries and illness can affect teenagers....
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The king of the dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus Rex, has long captured the imaginations of young paleontologists the world over. The cover of this stunning book, with its popping 3-D T. Rex grabs children's attention and draws them to the many other dinosaurs to be found within. And once the spiral-bound pages have been opened, young readers can discover full-color illustrations of dinosaur anatomy, environments, fossilized remains, and more. Zip pouches within protect two extra-large color posters and an easy-to-build dinosaur model. This ultimate guide to dinosaurs provides both educational instruction and exciting amusement for dinosaur enthusiasts of all stripes. ...
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This series explores the different worlds of big and exciting machines, from land and air to sea and space....
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This series explores the different worlds of big and exciting machines, from land and air to sea and space....
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Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your bones and muscles work together to keep you moving. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You'll never feel the same way about yourself!...
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This coverage of the human body provides a library resource for students studying biology topics. Each book looks at the basic structure of a system or set of organs, its function, its role in the health of the individual and its relationships with other organs and systems. The books includes information on how the system can be affected and/or damaged by substances such as drugs and by physical injuries. They have an emphasis on the issue of keeping healthy and focus on sport science and how injuries and illness can affect teenagers....
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"Magnificent in its breadth and illustration." -- Booklist "A well-illustrated large-format book... A good book for a young person who is curious about dinosaurs." -- Choice No other life-form captures the imagination and attention like dinosaurs. Organized by the major dinosaur families, Dinosaurus identifies 500 species creature by creature, from the voracious flesh-eaters to the egg-stealers to the vegetarians, detailing what they looked like, what they ate and how they fought, lived and died. All this information is dramatically presented and exciting to read, with features such as: - At-a-glance fact files
- Concise explanations of known traits and habits of each dinosaur species
- Vivid full-color illustrations
- Latin name, translation and pronunciation
- Adult length and weight
- Height specifics and comparison to humans
- Diet and habitat
- Global distribution.
Dinosaurus also challenges and discredits some long-popular myths and legends. For example, this guide shows that: - The dinosaur known as brontosaurus never existed
- Tyrannosaurus was not the biggest meat-eater of all time
- Flying dinosaurs were not simply feeble gliders
- Sea dinosaurs could not out-swim today's fastest fish.
Brimming with the research from digs in North America, Mongolia, Europe, China and elsewhere, Dinosaurus is comprehensive, innovative and as compelling and exciting as the dinosaurs themselves. ...
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This series explores the different worlds of big and exciting machines, from land and air to sea and space....
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It’s vital to life, the most common liquid on Earth, a ‘universal solvent’, harmful if too hot of cold, dangerously explosive if boiling, fun in the sea, drenching in the rain, cleansing in the tub, cooling in iced drinks – few substances affect our lives
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Revealing and detailing all aspects of the body, from the secrets of DNA to the functions of every major body system, this encyclopedic volume is packed with stunning and detailed visuals and includes a DVD that reveals all of the body's inner workings. Also includes accessible health and medical information that makes this book ideal for families, students, health professionals, or anyone who wants to learn more about the human body....
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Investigates the miracles of the human body. Provides an -in-depth on a vital body part or system.
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This series explores the different worlds of big and exciting machines, from land and air to sea and space....
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On the brutal battlefields of the 41st Millennium, the life of an Imperial Guardsman is harsh and short. On the snowy wastes of Danik's World, a regiment of Vostroyans is ordered to hold their ground to protect the retreat of other Imperial forces. When their own orders come to move back, they discover they have been stranded behind enemy lines. Cold, hungry and running out of supplies, trapped between rebel forces and hordes of orks, can the Guardsmen ever fight their way back to safety?...
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An up-to-date encyclopedia of the world's most ancient predators. The Encyclopedia of Sharks is a richly illustrated and fact-filled reference on all the world's species of sharks. The author debunks the fearful myths and fierce legends, providing straightforward facts and the latest research on sharks. More than 200 striking photographs show sharks in their natural habitats. Detailed drawings illustrate the anatomical features unique to sharks, such as their fearsome but short-lived teeth. The book includes authoritative and updated information on: - Evolution and design of the shark
- Classifications and orders
- Understanding the shark
- The life of the shark -- how it feeds, breeds and migrates
- Shark "supersense" -- how it survives in the aquatic environment
- The need for protection and conservation -- how sharks are now endangered by over fishing and "finning."
Also included is a 50-page comprehensive, all-color section featuring and explaining the world's most important breeds. Through its lively text, spectacular photography, and charts, maps and illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Sharks will encourage an understanding of these complex creatures. ...
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As you grow, you and your body face a lot of changes. Some of these can be confusing and hard to deal with. You may be asking yourself questions, such as: Why don’t I have the body of an athlete? Where are all these pimples coming from? What exactly is tha
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Take a new look at the human body. Find out how unique your body is and how your genes affect you. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You'll never feel the same way about yourself!...
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Describes what magnetism and magnetic fields are, how they work, and various ways that magnetism is used.
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Light is amazing. It shines for billions of kilometers through space, while here on Earth it allows us to see, it can entertain and educate us, it can cut through metal, store information and carry it around the world in a fraction of a second - and nothin
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This series explores the different worlds of big and exciting machines, from land and air to sea and space....
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Take a new look at the human body. Find out how your heart, lungs, and blood work together to keep you alive. Using interesting photos and facts, this book will really make you think about your body and the amazing things that go on inside you every second. You'll never feel the same way about yourself!...
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With their bright colors and friendly animal shapes, these inviting bath books make it easier to get little ones into the tub....
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This series explores the different worlds of big and exciting machines, from land and air to sea and space....
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Even though the air can seem clear and clean, sometimes there is something lurking where the human eye cannot see. Read this title to find out about the type of microlife that makes us ill.
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Earsplitters! is a Capstone Press publication.
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Describes how electricity is generated, harnessed, and used, and explains the difference between electricity, including static electricity, and electronics....
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