Steve Parker

Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.

A guide to human anatomy for the 21st century. Includes unique computer-generated 3-D images. An essential interactive manual for healthcare professionals and students of human biology, as well as a comprehensive reference book for the family.

"We depend on oil for heat, light, and transportation. But did you know that plastics are made from oil? How about nail polish? Formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient life forms, oil and its by-products are huge parts of our daily lives. However, as a fossil fuel, oil creates pollution and contributes to the growing problem of climate change. The countries of North America have always had plentiful natural resources. But the exploitation...

"Without coal, our lives would be profoundly different. Formed over millions of years, coal provides one-fifth of the energy we use today. But burning coal also produces more pollution and greenhouse gases than other energy sources, which contributes to the growing problem of climate change. In the future, it will be more important than ever to find ways to make coal a "cleaner" form of energy. The countries of North America have always had plentiful...

This illustrated guide to the human body reveals the truly amazing processes that go on in our bodies on a daily basis.

An introduction to Earth's oceans, covering water, geology, tides, waves, coastlines, and ocean life, and presenting numerous photographs.

"Provides an in-depth look at the LCAC military hovercraft, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.