John Farndon

The respiratory, circulatory, and immune systems are explained through . . . colorful illustrations and an engaging question-and-answer format"--Amazon.

"Learn how number systems and measurements allow us to make sense of the world. Discover how vital addition and subtraction are and look at cell division with illustrated spreads designed to keep young readers engaged."-- Provided by publisher.

Identifies the parts of leaves, including evergreens, and describes the process of photosynthesis, the change of colors in the fall, the relationship between leaves and animals, and the wide variety of uses people have found for leaves.

Full-color illustrated photographs describe the various fruits found around the world, how they grow and produce seeds, and the relationship among plants, the environment, people, and other animals.

Presents an introduction to seeds, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how they help a plant function and reproduce and how they are used by animals and people.

Meet some of the coolest land animals on Earth, and learn about their amazing abilities-from camouflage and communication to super senses and use of tools.

The more people learn about their hardworking heart, breathtaking lungs, and brilliant brain, the more they marvel at the amazing machine that's called the human body. This beautiful book, teeming with astonishing information and eye-catching activities, takes young biologists on a journey into the human body. Each thought-provoking project is presented with easy-to-follow instructions, while accompanying facts and imaginative graphics allow readers...

Invisible microbes cause sickness by invading our bodies. But doctors didn't always know that sickness was caused by germs. Most people thought diseases came from smelly, damp air. Learn all about the discoveries that helped doctors defeat bacteria!

Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest, swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up the tarmac in the Bugatti Veyron the latest version of the first supercar reaches 269 mph (433 km/h)! Race in the Ultimate Aero, whose carbon-fiber body weighs less than its driver. Get an adrenaline rush in the jet-powered Thrust SSC, it carries the world land speed record of 760.343 mph (1,223.65 km/h)! These streamlined supercars blast...

Doctors of the past might weren't like doctors you see today! Many of their remedies were weird, disgusting, or dangerous. But others paved the way for modern medicines. Learn more about the history of doctors!