Most Popular Books by Steve Parker

Discusses the use of nuclear energy, including the production of power, advantages and disadvantages, and the future of nuclear power as a major resource.

What happens to old, dead plants and animals? They lie around on the ground, but not for long! Over time, they go moldy and rotten, turning into crumbly pieces of rotting goo. Watch these things change in this title that''s all about decay.

The great white shark is the biggest predatory fish on Earth. Its formidable teeth and ability to swim up to 37 miles (60 km) per hour make it a deadly enemy. Readers can check out the great white shark up close, as well as 19 other amazing species of shark. Full-color photographs introduce readers to the teeth, fins, and other body adaptations that make sharks some of the coolest animals out there. Fact boxes detail each sharku0092s behaviors, including hunting practices, and statistics telling their lifespan, size, and range.

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

Discover the properties and uses of water with these experiments.

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

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.

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 journey from your doorstep to distant lands. See a pond frog catching flies, a bear leaving its woodland den, and elephants grazing the African grasslands as this delightful visual safari transports you through the varied habitats of the planet. Packed with lively illustrations to reveal our amazing natural world, this delightful factual picture book is perfect for a child to read with a parent or to explore independently.

World in Newton''s time.

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.

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

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.

A look at our respiratory system.

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.

Investigates the internal workings of animals, with drawings of dissections and cartoons illustrating how the animals'' bodies work, including chapters on invertebrates, insects, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children''s books, and more.

Illustrations and text present information about various types of aircraft: hot-air balloons, airships, gliders, helicopters, cargo planes, and airliners.

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

Explains how bones and muscles work together to move the body.

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.

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.

"Roughly 100 insects have achieved an A-grade on their beastly bug exams. We''ve rounded them up in this mega book of ugly bugs."--Page 4 of cover

Discusses the evolution, structure, and function of the human and animal skeletal systems.

Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of various frogs, toads, salamanders, and other denizens of the amphibian world.