Ron Taylor

Presents a scientific introduction to unseen but vital aspects of our lives, such as gases, energy, atoms, intelligence, and dreams.

Answers such questions about animals as "Why do woodpeckers peck?", "What can eat a hedgehog?", and "How dangerous is a gorilla?"

Discusses the adverse effects of pesticides and fertilizers on agricultural produce and what can be done to make foods safer.

Introduces animals of the mollusk group, many of which live in shells.

Examines "all the complex processes that keep our bodies alive and thriving, from the basic building blocks of the body--our cells--to skin, muscles, and bones and the ways in which our many parts work together. Learn about the senses, how we read faces and body language, nutrition and immunity, the brain, sleep, memory, dreams, and much more"--Amazon.com.

Traces the history of dinosaurs through evolutionary development to extinction, and describes how they have been reconstructed from fossil remains.

Uses a question and answer format to answer questions about earth's geology and weather.

Discusses the speed and power of several land, sea, and air vehicles in a question and answer format.

Describes how the body works and discusses the importance of keeping in good health. Also examines advances in medical technology and its impact on the future health of the population of the world.

Examines the problems caused by radon and asbestos and discusses possible protection and regulation involving these toxic substances.