John Farndon

"Simple, vibrant illustrations and cutaway diagrams give readers an in-depth and engaging look at the brain, senses, nerves, and nervous system. This potentially complex information is made reader-friendly with humor, clever examples, and clear explanations."--

Describes the history of the oil industry, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on the world's current political situation, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.

"Each spread of this high-energy book profiles a different car and delves into records it has broken, races it has won, and other amazing feats related to its speed"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces different kinds of rocks and mineral crystals, discussing how they are formed, how to identify them, and how to build a collection.

A discussion of flowers including their different parts, their food, how pollen is spread, where seeds grow, and when flowers bloom. Includes experiments.

"Just think - everything you do (and think!) - is handled by the extraordinary computer inside your head. Your heart beats more than once every second. Ber-boom. What happens to every yummy mouthful from the moment you chew it? How your muscles let you run, jump - or just stay still to read this book! Let the knowledgeable and funny Stickmen show you around - inside you and out! Along the way you'll discover the longest and strongest muscle, how poo...

Experiments and projects explore the earth's structure, features, and changing landscape.