New Releases by Steve Parker

"Presents the science behind sound including dragster races, rock concerts, and rockets"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides an in-depth look at the M109A6 Paladin, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

Describes what electricity is and how it is generated, stored, and used; explains what magnets are and how magnetism works; and discusses how electricity can be used to create magnets.

Describes the history of the procedure, discusses when and how it is done, and relates the reasons why it is used and the reasons it may fail.

Discover how the nervous system works, the intricate construction of skeleton and muscles, and how your body protects itself when you are under threat. Put yourself under the microscope using the interactive DVD-Rom. Zoom in on a body part and see the bodies processes in action from a nerve impluse to blood surging through an artery. Journey inside and examine what can go wrong with the human machine: explore the causes and symptoms for diseases and ailments.

"An in-depth look at the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, with detailed cross-section diagrams, action photos, and fascinating facts"--Provided by publisher.

On the brutal battlefields of the 41st millennium, the life of an Imperial Guardsman is harsh and short, yet they take their place in the massed ranks of the Emperors armies and against all enemies--at all costs. Original.

"This leveled text is a version of Freestyle: Body talk: Pump it up!"--T.p. verso.

Take a new look at the human body. Find out what happens to the food you eat as it makes its journey through your body. 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!

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!

Originally published: London: David West Children''s Books, 2005.

Discover how living things adapt to the world around them, creating millions of different species. Explore the fascinating world of living things, including the processes that keep animals and plants alive, and how people study them. Fact boxes that introduce the most amazing plants and animals are featured in this book along with colorful photographs that show the incredible diversity of life. This book includes a glossary and resources for further research.

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!

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.

Describes what causes things to rot, and examines the types of insects and microlife that survive on rotting items.

Introduces the reader to one of the most common groups of animals, from the large, flightless ostrich to the tuneful nightingale.

Every time you visit a garden you walk over a microjungle! The soil under your feet is wriggling with living things. Some are too small for our own eyes to see. This title gives you a close-up look at the types of microlife that lives n the soil all around us.

Discover how living things evolve or change over time to become more suited to their environment.

Introduces simple scientific principles involving air, and provides instructions for experiments that can be done at home to prove them.

This volume provides suggestions for experiments that demonstrate the fundamentals of water.

Introduces the species of fish including information of physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of various types of fish.

Introduces the reader to the most well-know group of animals, from the mighty whale to the tiny shrew.

Takes children on a gripping journey of discovery. Young minds will be amazed by fascinating facts about powerful machines, mysterious magnets, and towering buildings. -- back cover.

How do forces work in the world? Find out the different ways in this fact-filled title.

Describes the scientific principals of electricity and magnetism by using experiments and real-life examples.

Dive into a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals. Packed with stunning real-life photographs of bush babies, badgers, wallabies and a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy. See how newborn mice develop, what a whale has inside its mouth, why some animals store food in their cheek pouches, and much, much more! The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.