Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body -- from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.

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

Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.

Presents information 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.

Here are actual facts that dispel the myths and legends surrounding the feared and misunderstood shark. With full-color photographs on every page plus maps and illustrations, the book document every aspect of these beautiful animals, the myths and legends that surround them, the threat that we as humans pose to them, and how the species has evolved.

Illustrates how the inside of the body looks with detailed diagrams.

Uses photographs and text to explore the human body's ability to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.

Discusses the history and development of man-made satellites, from the launch of Sputnik 1 to the current use of satellites for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and military purposes.

Traces the life of the English naturalist from his early years through his expedition aboard the H.M.S. Beagle and the development of his theory of evolution by natural selection.