Steve Parker Books

Discusses key concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and other scientific fields, and includes fast fact boxes, images and diagrams, and information about key scientists and their work.--

A guide to six series of the CSI. It brings you the inside story on the CSI Las Vegas graveyard shift, featuring the team from Gil Grissom, Catherine Willows, Warrick Brown, Nick Stokes, Sara Sidle, Greg Sanders, to Dr Albert Robbins and Captain Jim Brass. It also features close-ups straight from the show.

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

A comprehensive, illustrated guide showing how more than 300 machines, mechanisms, and processes that affect our everyday lives work

Crammed with information on early life-forms, prehistoric fish, fossils, flying reptiles, dinosaurs, mass extinctions, the first birds, woolly mammoths, prehistoric humans, and much more

Four amazing chapters in The Earth Book: In Active Earth, find out more about the natural forces that are constantly changing our planet. Journey through Earth's biggest and most mysterious habitat in Vast Oceans. Marvel at the majesty of Earth's extraordinary natural features, such as Ayer's Rock in Earth's Wonders. Finally, in Earth's Power, discover the fierce natural forces that wreak havoc on our planet

Take a voyage through the Universe, exploring the Solar System, stars and distant galaxies to find out how stars are born, what goes on at an observatory, and how spacecraft have explored the Moon, planets, asteroids and comets.This brilliant book is bursting with fantastic information, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs.

Investigate the animal kingdom, exploring the worlds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians and find out how they raise their young, where in the world they make their homes and what it means for some of these animals to be endangered. This brilliant book is bursting with fantastic information, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs.

This comprehensive introduction covers essential concepts in physics, chemistry, and biology, making it ideal for both classroom and home learning. Updated to include the latest advancements in timelines, robotics, and future technologies, it serves as a valuable resource for young learners aged 8 and up. The book aims to enhance understanding and spark curiosity in the sciences.

Action packed novel featuring the galaxies foremost alien hunting taskforce, the Deathwatch. Led by Librarian Karras, the elite alien-hunting Talon Squad must penetrate a genestealer lair and put the abominations to the flame or face the consequences of an entire planet's extinction. Gathered from the many Chapters of Space Marines, the Deathwatch are elite, charged with defending the Imerium of Man from aliens. Six Space Marines, strangers from different words, make up Talon Squad. On 31-Caro, a new terror has emerged, a murderous shadow that stalks the dark, and only the Deathwatch can stop it. Underthe direction of a mysterious Inquisitor Lord known only as Sigma, they must cleanse this planet or die in the attempt.

Integrating words and pictures, this is a family reference book on the human body structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there is a specially shot colour photograph of objects shown in real-life close-up d

100 of nature’s best-hidden creatures are profiled and photographed in a major new book on animal camouflage.

New- - 100% of proceeds provides free clothing and toys to foster and displaced children through Foster Care Support Foundation

In spring 2010 the Natural History Museum in London will be the subject of a major new BBC TV series, Museum of Life. This title features the themes and events from the series, as well as stories about the Museum and the scientific research it is involved in.

This illustrated reference presents over 400 plant and animal fossils from around the globe, and explains how to identify them. The text also provides a guide to finding, classifying, dating, cleaning, collecting and understanding fossils.

More than 300 specimens are featured in this detailed photographic guide to recognizing plant and animal fossils, with examples from around the world.

WONDERFUL CHILDREN'S BOOK WHICH GIVES YOU THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY. FEATURING FLAPS TO LIFT, DEFINITIONS, FUN FACTS & REMOVABLE HEIGHT CHART MEASURUBG UP TO 5 FEET

Discusses the properties of electricity and describes how it is made and used.

From ancient herbal remedies to modern drugs, the field of medicine has evolved dramatically over many centuries. Medicine takes you through the ages of human history and uncovers the greatest medical breakthroughs, with incredible coverage of disease, drugs, treatment, and cures. Turn the richly illustrated pages replete with compelling stories to learn all about the gory pitfalls and miraculous successes of medical history - from trepanning, bloodletting, and body snatching to brand new developments in IVF and gene therapy. Clear diagrams explain major diseases such as cancer, and trace the progression of medical treatment through time, from ancient healing arts to scurvy and smallpox, and the World Wars to modern psychiatry. Double-page features on key scientists and researchers offer unique insight into their lives, experiments, and motivations. Perfect for adults, students, and anyone interested in the fascinating medical history of the world, Medicine is the definitive visual history of our health.

Birds, mammals and waterlife are portrayed in their habitats, such as the Arctic, a European woodland, and American desert, African grasslands, South American tropical rainforest, Australian outback, and polar seas.

Imaginative young minds will enjoy this original information series because it covers so many of their real interests and enthusiasms. every topic has been thoroughly researched to encourage kids to learn about their world. Full color.

Uses the viewpoint of a frog to present life at a busy English pond, including the activities of other frogs, a toad, a newt, and a heron.

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 parent and child to read together or to explore independently.

Detská encyklopédia dinosaurov je prehľadný a zrozumiteľný sprievodca svetom zvierat, ktoré kráčali po povrchu Zeme pred mnohými miliónmi rokov. Je plná fascinujúcich údajov a zaujímavých informácií. Dozviete sa ktorý dinosaurus bol najväčší, čím sa dinosaury živili, prečo mali niektoré dinosaury rohy a panciere, ako dinosaury vyhynuli a mnoho iných zaujímavých informácií.

100 Things you should know about Mammals introduces you to an amazing array of animal life. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by beautiful artwork reveal the fascinating secrets of mighty whales, ferocious lions, and prickly porcupines. Throughout there are puzzles, quizzes, and projects -- learn how to make a food chain, draw your own posters, and compare your speed to that of the fastest mammals. So improve your hunting skills, swim with the deepest divers, and take a walk with the creatures of the night!

From golden eagles in the Scottish Highlands to Portuguese Man 'o' War jellyfish off the coast of Cornwall, Britain boasts an astonishing array of wildlife and habitat. Explore its extraordinary beauty, diversity and wonder from the comfort of your front room.

Each book in this series contains 1000 bulletpoints on 100 topics, accompanied by detailed artwork and photographs and fascinating information panels. They are ideal for use at home or at school, and support Key Stages 2 and 3. This title focuses on the human body.

DK Eyewitness Pond & River is an exciting and informative guide to the fascinating natural world of ponds and rivers. Stunning real-life photographs of fish, water beetles, frogs, underwater weeds offer a unique 'eyewitness' view of the natural history of plants and animals that live in and around freshwater habitats. Show your child how a trout develops from its egg, a dragonfly nymph changes into a dragonfly and what plants look like under the water. They'll also discover how to spot the difference between toad spawn and frog spawn, how underwater nests are made and which insects can walk on water. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ponds & Rivers. Find out more and download amazing clipart images at our associated website.

It hardly matters that dinosaurs are extinct, they still form an important part of our lives: they sell movies, fill the school syllabus, provide us with essential scientific knowledge and even chase us in our dreams. The Complete Book of Dinosaurs is the ultimate dinosaur reference guide. Comprehensive and compelling, The Complete Book of Dinosaurs provides an innovative approach to these ancient creatures, identifying the 700 species creature-by-creature, detailing their habits and their individual features, making each one easily recognisable. With The Complete Book of Dinosaurs in hand, the reader can distinguish the masterminds from the politicians and tell the athletes from the aggressors, enjoying a book that provokes, surprises and informs.

A voyage of discovery through the living, breathing innards of a whole ark full of creatures. See what a camel really keeps in its hump, what a mosquito does with its meal of stolen blood, and what happens to a rat after a rattlesnake has swallowed it whole. From a scorpion's stomach to a kangaroo's kidneys and the esophagus of an octopus, artist Ted Dewan gets under the skin to reveal nature's innermost workings.

Take a detailed look at how nature works with this series. Highly detailed, realistic artwork is presented with cutaways and exploded views to help children understand each idea. Clear text accompanies each topic.

Exploring the impact of natural forces, this book delves into thirteen types of disasters, detailing the scientific processes behind each event. It examines the triggers and the resulting devastation, providing insights into how these phenomena shape the world. The comprehensive analysis not only highlights the destructive power of nature but also educates readers on the underlying mechanics of these catastrophic events.

Focusing on thirteen infamous disasters, this book explores the interplay of human negligence, engineering miscalculations, and mechanical failures. Each case highlights the scientific processes behind the catastrophic events and examines the resulting structural changes and safety measures implemented to prevent future occurrences. Through detailed analysis, it sheds light on the lessons learned from these tragedies.

Fantastic action packed omnibus featuring the fearless Crimson Fists! Defiant, courageous and unyielding in the face of impossible odds – these are the Crimson Fists, Dorn’s glorious vanguard. Tested in battle like few others, these Space Marines are ever on the frontlines of an endless war against the barbaric orks. When the hordes of the warlord Snagrod come to lay waste to the Crimson Fists’ fortress-monastery on Rynn’s World, Chapter Master Kantor must lead the battered survivors in a desperate defence of their home if they are to have any hope of finding triumph in sacrifice. This omnibus edition collects together the novels Rynn’s World and Legacy of Dorn, the novella Traitor’s Gorge and four short stories.

Wild About Dinosaurs explores the beginnings of life on Earth and finds out how fish learned to walk on land, how some dinosaurs grew into giants, which super predator is the most famous of all and how fossils hold the key to all these discoveries. Bite-sized paragraphs, packed with interesting facts Detailed diagrams and cutaways to help understanding Projects and quizzes encourage fun learning Wild About Dinosaurs is a brilliant book, bursting with illustrations and amazing photographs whilst the engaging text is presented in numbered paragraphs. Feature panels throughout provide fun facts, cartoons, quizzes and activities.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and metamorphosis of insects and examines kinds of garden insects, woodland insects, insects in the home, and others.

Starting with a comparison of the two most famous mammals, humans and chimpanzees, the book describes the evolution and classification of a large variety of mammals, going on to look in detail at their anatomy. It follows a mammal from birth, showing how it grows, and the stages of life

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature's spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

Originally published: Essex, U.K.: Miles Kelly Pub., 2001.

With 100 essential facts in each, these are ideal introductions for even the most reluctant readers, with hundreds of illustrations and fun activities.

Deserts & Dry Lands looks at some of the most unfriendly places on earth. Discover why deserts have developed where they are and why overfarming has caused them to spread. See how plants and animals cope with extreme temeratures and the lack of water.

How it Works Energy and Power Steve Parker and Alex Pang

Discover the inner-workings of 15 road machines—from mountain bikes to racing rally cars. Starting with how gears work, each spread goes on to explore the history and the future of individual vehicles.How It Works: Cars, Trucks, & Bikes features detailed cutaway illustrations, exploded views of inner-workings, sketches that demonstrate key concepts, and technology explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

BODY: A Graphic Guide to Us is the ultimate visual guide to the human body broken down into thematic sections of the physical, chemical, genetic, sensitive, coordinated, thinking, growing and medical body. Information gathered together by established author Steve Parker, is beautifully displayed through the striking and accessible graphics by artist Andrew Baker. Composed of some 206 bones, 100,000 km of blood vessels and millions of new cells each second, our bodies are so much more than the sum of their parts. It is an unceasing source of wonder and something we carry with us until the day we die, yet most of us know remarkably little about it. Moving away from the tired treatment of an anatomical guide, this is an intriguing and beautiful approach to our most universal and prized possession. Featuring 100 stunning graphics and illustrations, the full spectrum is covered: from our most basic components through to the brain's complex synaptic processes as well as the weird and the wonderful of modern medicine. BODY is the ideal guide to shed some light on truly getting to know yourself.

An Astra Militarum novel Sergeant Wulfe leads his armoured tank company on Golgotha to locate and retrieve the Fortress of Arrogance, battle tank of the renowned Commissar Yarrick. READ IT BECAUSE It's a fantastic example of taking an element from the existing background and crafting a story from it, as Steve Parker answers the question of what happened to Yarrick's battle fortress after he was captured on Golgotha. THE STORY Sergeant Wulfe leads his armoured tank company, the Gunheads, to the hostile alien world of Golgoltha as part of an Imperial battlegroup. Their mission is to locate and retrieve the Fortress of Arrogance, a battle tank that belonged to the legendary Commissar Yarrick, hero of Hades Hive. If Wulfe can keep his mind and men together, and the Imperial forces can retrieve the tank, this will have a huge boost on morale in the Armageddon campaign‚ but are they risking their lives needlessly?

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 prepares a hasty line of defence on the Fists' home planet of Rynn's World.

A themed collection of Warhammer 40,000 short stories, which covers the fight between humans and aliens to take control of a vitally important area of space.The Falls of Marakross by Steve ParkerVindicare by C.S. GotoThe Prisoner by Graham McNeillThe Invitation by Dan AbnettA Balance of Faith by Darren-Jon AshmoreGate of Souls by Mike LeeFate's Masters, Destiny's ServantsTears of Blood by C.S. Goto

Take a detailed look at how things work with this series. Highly detailed, realistic artwork is presented with cutaways and exploded views to help children understand each idea. Clear text accompanies each topic.

From the back cover: "For many children, science can be daunting. This Pocket Science book, with its easy-to-use thematic sections, explanatory diagrams and clear, simple designs, brings the subject to life for young and enquiring minds. All the major areas of science are included, from electronics and microchips, to nature and environment, waves and radiation, and stars and planets. Using the book, readers will be able to find answers to those tricky questions such as How high are satellites? Why is water wet? What is energy? And how long will the sun shine?

Full-color photos. "An arresting introduction to skeletons. Each spread has an introductory paragraph plus captioned drawings and spectacular photos. Topics include exoskeletons, fish, birds, mammals, arms, skulls, and teeth. The look at the human skeleton also gives discussions of skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs, plus front and rear views. A wealth of information, beautifully presented."-- Kirkus.

Retells the story of Frankenstein and examines the facts behind the myth.

Looks at the physiology of the blood system, heart disease and its prevention, heart surgery, also includes blood infections, including AIDS

Project Dinosaur is packed with super-cool facts, hands-on activities and flaps to lift. Covering a wide range of topics, including powerful predators, Jurassic giants and weird feathered dinos, each spread features incredible photos and artwork plus fun cartoons.

Describes the invisible world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, tiny animals in the soil and parasites.

Our planet is home to more than 8 million different types of animal - from tiny hummingbirds to the gigantic blue whale, plus humans like us! Travel by land, sea and air to discover the fascinating world of animals that live everywhere, from icy polar regions to rainforests and deserts. With brilliant activities, mazes and more, start an incredible journey of discovery with this fun and educational book. This paperback book has 128 pages and measures: 27 x 21.5 x 1cm.

Fantastic facts about the scientific world. Uncover awe-inspiring science, from the earliest theories to the cells of the human body. Filled with fascination numbered facts, stunning photographs and fun cartoons, this amazing book is totally wild about science!

Look at how some of the great machines, vehicles, aircraft and gadgets of the world work.

Four amazing chapters in The Animal Book: In Prehistoric Giants, meet the mega monsters that have ruled our planet throughout history. Awesome Animals shows how many creatures go to extremes to rise above the rest in the fight for survival. Find out which animals are prepared to fight tooth and claw when it comes to the crunch, with weapons ranging from lethal toxins to electro-senses in Deadly Nature. Finally, Amazing Nature takes a look at the breathtaking drama of nature’s spectacular events, such as elephant processions.

Fully illustrated references packed full of fascinating facts.

An overview of the different kinds of dinosaurs.

Featuring irresistible bold, bright artwork, this amazing medical journey follows all the systems of a healthy human body and adds interactive elements that connect the function of internal organs to everyday activities. Divided into sections that cover bones, hearts, lungs, muscles, nerves, reproduction, senses, and skin, this reference teaches young readers how the body responds to stimulus from the external world, how digestion and breathing are regulated, and the remarkable ways the body moves through space and exerts strength. Elaborate diagrams that demonstrate the inner workings of the body's systems round out this engaging educational handbook.

„Mein Schnabel ist eine prima Waffe gegen nervige Sturmvögel!“ „Unser kleines Küken ist das niedlichste von allen!“ In seinem Tagebuch gibt ein junger Königspinguin spannende Einblicke in seinen Alltag als Überlebenskünstler der Antarktis. Wir lernen seine Feinde und Beutetiere kennen und sind hautnah dabei, wenn er mit seiner Kolonie zum „großen Marsch“ durch das ewige Eis aufbricht.

„Kleine Maiasaura sind meine Leibspeise! Aber man kommt nicht leicht an sie ran.“ „Vor den Hörnern der Triceratops habe sogar ich Respekt.“ In seinem Tagebuch gibt T-Rex ungeahnte Einblicke in seinen Alltag als gefürchtester Jäger der Dinosaurier. Wir lernen seine Feinde und Beutetiere kennen und sind hautnah dabei, wenn ein glühender Meteorit auf die Erde rast und das Leben dort völlig verändert.

La vie est apparue sur terre il y a environ 3.000 millions d'années. Cet album, grâce à un texte précis et de nombreux dessins au réalisme saisissant, retrace l'évolution de la vie sur notre planète depuis la première bactérie au premier homme en passant par les dinosaures. Il explique aussi les méthodes d'investigation qui permettent aux chercheurs de reconstituer la faune des temps préhistoriques.

Esplorando i meccanismi degli esseri viventi, attraverso un testo chiaro e illustrazioni a colori, questo libro mette in relazione azioni particolari con l'uso a cui sono destinate, offrendo così una comprensione di come funzionano gli animali e le piante e di come utilizzano gli altri per sopravvivere. I temi trattati includono locomozione, alimentazione e comportamento sociale, con una spiegazione dell'evoluzione e della storia della Terra.

Aus wie vielen Teilen besteht ein menschlicher Schädel? Kann man an Kiefer und Zähnen erkennen, wovon sich ein Tier ernährt? Wie bewegt ein Insekt sein hartes Außenskelett? Auf diese und viele weitere Fragen bekommen Kinder in Band 82 der großen Wissensreihe memo Antworten. Hier erfahren junge Leser alles über Formen und Funktionen von Knochen. Beeindruckende Bilder zeigen Skelette von Menschen, Säugetieren, Vögeln, Fischen, Insekten und vielen anderen Tieren. Gut gegliederte, kurze Texte erklären die Thematik sachlich kompetent und für Kinder leicht verständlich. Auch schwierigere Sachverhalte werden so begreifbar. Rubriken wie „Erstaunliche Fakten“, „Fragen und Antworten“ oder „Rekordverdächtig“ vertiefen das vermittelte Wissen und ein Glossar am Ende des Buches gibt einen Überblick zum gesamten Thema. Ideal als Ergänzung zum Schulunterricht und für Referate. Extra: Das Riesenposter „Skelette“ ist perfekt für die Kinderzimmerwand! In der großen Wissensreihe memo sind alle schulrelevanten Themen abgedeckt. Hier findet jedes Kind sein Lieblingsthema! Ab 8 Jahren

This book is an illustrated guide to the impressive animals that dominated our planet millions of years ago. Its pages reveal more than 250 ancient species, many of which have been discovered recently.

Geheimnisvolle Tiere in der weiten Unterwasserwelt: Meisterhafte Fotos zeigen Fische aus aller Welt, Fische in den bizarrsten Formen und leuchtendsten Farben. Doch wie schwimmen Fische eigentlich? Wie atmen sie? Womit jagen sie oder wie verteidigen sie sich? Wie ziehen sie ihre Brut auf? Dieser Band gewährt einen umfassenden Einblick in das verborgene Leben von Tieren, die sich unserer Beobachtung normalerweise entziehen - Fische wie dem Fuchshai, dem Maulbrüter, der seine Jungfische ins Meer 'pustet', oder dem Kugelfisch, der eine tödliche Delikatesse sein kann. Ab 10 Jahre.

Space Kids is a poetic introduction to space that is aimed to inspire wonder in the littlest of scientists.

Körperwelten in 3D Wie sehen, hören, fühlen wir? Wie schlägt unser Herz? Wie funktioniert unsere Atmung? Fragen über Fragen, auf die es im „Kompaktatlas menschlicher Körper“ anschauliche Antworten gibt. Mehr als 300 3D-Abbildungen erklären die Abläufe innerhalb des Körpers. Außerdem werden komplexe Vorgänge innerhalb der Körperzellen, des Gewebes, der Organe und Systeme dargestellt, wobei auch zwischen dem gesunden und kranken Körper unterschieden wird. Mithilfe von hochwertigen Bildern lernen Sie über 100 Krankheiten und Beschwerden sowie deren Auswirkungen auf den Körper kennen. Kurz: Das Buch ist eine Entdeckungsreise durch den menschlichen Körper - Knochenbau, Muskeln, Nerven, Drüsen, Blutgefäße, Atmung, Lymph- und Verdauungssystem sowie Fortpflanzung. Alle anatomischen Aspekte werden in detaillierten Querschnitten und Makro-Ansichten dargestellt. Wer es - ob aus privatem oder beruflichem Interesse - genau wissen will und Wert auf fundierte und kompakte Fakten legt, wird dieses Buch nicht missen wollen!