Most Popular Books by Steve Parker

100 things you should know about Dinosaurs takes you on a journey of discovery through one of the most thrilling periods of natural history. Exactly 100 facts, accompanied by detailed artwork, reveal what life for dinosaurs was really like. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects--design a dinosaur mask, make a moving model, and create a meteorite smash.

Explains the workings of the major parts of the human body.

Provides an in-depth look at the M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, with detailed cross-section diagrams, photographs, and additional facts and information.

An overview of sound, describing what it is and how it is formed and used and discussing properties associated with sound, such as pitch, volume, and speed.

Explains how the spinal cord and nerves function and discusses illnesses and injuries that can affect the nervous system and spinal cord.

Provides an introduction to the endocrine system, focusing on the human body''s major hormones, the organs affected by them, and various illnesses that can occur.

Before every young paleontologist goes on their inaugural fossil dig, they should prepare for their excavation with this guide to fascinating facts about the dinosaurs they love. These formidable reptiles dazzle with detail through striking illustrations and enlightening text, which has been carefully reviewed by dinosaur experts. Delighted dino-loving readers will reinforce what they learn through entertaining hands-on projects, such as making a map of the prehistoric world and fashioning their own dinosaur mask. They''ll be further engrossed with the subject matter through the many fun facts offered throughout this dynamic volume.

Here is an original and exciting new look at the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats. See how a trout develops from its egg, how a dragonfly nymph changes into a dragonfly, what plants look like under the water, and how waterbirds camouflage themselves. Learn how a dragonfly nymph catches its food, why a caddis fly makes a case from sticks and shells, why kingfisher eggs have no camouflage markings. Discover how to distinguish the difference between toad spawn and frog spawn, how underwater nests are made, how a salmon climbs a weir, which insect can walk on water, and much, much more.

For the first time cameras are going behind the scenes of the Natural History Museum in London to meet the experts who define the world we live in. In spring 2010 the Museum will be the subject of a major new BBC TV series, "Museum of Life". This landmark television series will provide viewers with unprecedented access to all aspects of museum life, with a focus on its pioneering research worldwide and the 70 million specimens that it looks after. Published to tie in with the BBC TV series of the same name, "Museum of Life" features all of the themes and events from the series, as well as stories about the Museum and the scientific research it is involved in. It is illustrated in colour throughout including photographs of both the Museum''s collections and its scientists in action. With more than three million visitors each year and over 300 scientists working there, the Natural History Museum is one of Britain''s best loved museums and an international leader in the scientific study of the natural world.

Not only are seashores a popular muse for painters, the stretching seashore is also home to millions of creatures, from crabs to sea lions and sea urchins to puffins. Stunning real-life photographs of 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 aprawn, the inhabitants of a tide pool, and fish that change color. Learn how alimpet 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. Discover the fascinating world of the seashore-its strange and beautiful creatures and their secret lives.

An introduction to the fungi kingdom that discusses the main kinds of fungi, physical features, reproductive methods, human fungal diseases, and other related topics.

Discover the properties and uses of water with these experiments.

Explains how lasers work, describes ways in which they have revolutionized our lives, and predicts how they may be used in the future.

"Get ready to discover how energy-generating machines work - from solar panels to hydroelectric power stations - with amazing illustrations, cutaway views, magnified insets and detailed photographs." --Back cover.

Whales and dolphins are part of a group of marine mammals called cetaceans. Many species within this group are truly amazing, thanks to their sheer size, surprising intelligence, or bizarre adaptations. Readers of this in-depth volume will learn about these topics and more, including why narwhals fence with their tusks and the role of echolocation in cetacean sea life. Other notable issues including conservation are also included among the 100 essential facts in this enjoyable book, filled with fun photographs, illustrations, diagrams, activities, and quizzes.

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

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

Explains why bacteria and viruses make people sick and how the body fights against them.

In the distant future, the enemies of mankind threaten Earth''s existence, and only superhuman warriors serving the glory of the Emperor can defend humanity against the invading hordes.

Discusses traditional and developing ways of using water power and ways to preserve this precious resource.

Examines some of the fastest vehicles, including stock cars, rocket planes, powerboats, and high speed trains.

Discusses a variety of flowering plants and trees, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and products made from plants.

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

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 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.

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

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.

This series offers essential curriculum support for struggling readers on the topic of the human body and how it works. Amazing facts and statistics are used throughout, along with stories and photos that link to the content. Readers are encouraged to think about their own bodies as they read to connect with the subject matter and make it relevant for them.

100 of nature’s most colourful creatures are profiled and photographed in a major new book on animal disguise and display.

One of the most famous events in Warhammer 40,000 history is explored in depth. See the fall and rise of the Crimson Fists as they battle orks on their home world. When the ork hordes of Warlord Snagrod lay waste to the planet of Badlanding and wipe out the Crimson Fists sent to stop them, Chapter Master Kantor prepare a hasty line of defence on the Fists home planet of Rynn''s World. Tragedy strikes when an errant missile destroys the Space Marine''s Chapter monastery, killing most of their warriors. With a handful of Crimson Fists left, Kantor must fight the campaign of his life, to defeat Snagrod''s orks and prevent his Chapter''s annihilation.

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

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.

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

This book introduces the microscopic world of bacteria and examines how bacteria move, feed, and reproduce.

Describes how different kinds of vehicles and their wheels have developed throughout history, from chariots to trucks to the Bullet Train.

Introduces different types of forces, the laws that govern them, and Einstein''s theory of relativity.

Professor Protein, Carol Calorie, and their friends tell how to get fit, stay healthy, keep clean, relax and rest, and enjoy life through the best foods, drinks, exercises, and sports.