Explains photosynthesis, the process responsible for providing the material and energy for all living things, and discusses such related issues as respiration, the carbon cycle, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect.
When you think of cockroaches, you probably imagine dirty pests scurrying across the kitchen floor. But many people keep hissing cockroaches as pets! Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain how these large hissing cockroaches behave in the wild and how to keep and care for them as pets. Having such an unusual pet is definitely far-out!
Have your readers ever had a sore throat? This essential self-help book examines what causes sore throats, the body's ways of healing, tonsillitis, strep throat, and how to feel better.
Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn explore asthma in this book. Readers find out what asthma is, what triggers attacks, and how to treat and prevent asthma attacks.
Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn explore the history of hairless dogs and explain the special care that these dogs need. Help readers prepare for this very unusual pet.
Have your readers ever touched a hot pan by accident? They may have even gotten slightly burned when they did. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstien and Laura Silverstein Nunn explore the different types of burns we can get, and how to best prevent burns, blisters, and sunburns.
Did your readers know that kids usually get more bug bites than adults? It's true. Readers find out why people are so appealing to bugs, and how to prevent and treat bites and stings from a variety of insects and animals.
Describes how the eye works together with the brain to record visual messages, and discusses such topics as color blindness, motion blindness, biometrics, and virtual reality.
What kind of pet is long, skinny, and furry? It’s also mischievous, playful, and smart? It’s a ferret! Ferrets make great pets. Find out how to feed, care for, and play with these unusual pets in this new title written by award-winning authors. Have a pet as unique as you are and find out why ferrets are far-out!
The authors discuss cellular functions, including how advances in cell research have led to artificial cloning, and how they are bringing scientists closer to finding cures for serious diseases.
Why do we need to sleep? This book explores why people sleep, what dreams are, common sleep issues, and good sleeping habits. An interesting look at why we need to recharge our batteries.
Have your readers ever had a cavity? Readers find out what cavities are, and how to prevent them in this book. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn examine why our teeth are important, and how to take care of them.
This book explores why headaches hurt us so much. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn examine a variety of different types of headaches and give advice on both preventing and treating headaches.
Lots of people have dogs and cats for pets, but have you ever considered owning an iguana? The award-winning Silversteins give readers the information they need to begin caring for their new pet! Learn the history, the science, and the care and keeping of iguanas.
Did you drink a glass of matter today? Do you carry your matter to school with you? What kind of matter do you like on your pizza? You probably don't think twice about the items you use on a regular basis, but all the stuff in the universe - from a tiny speck of dust on the floor to the stars far, far away in our galaxy - is made of matter. Well-known science writers Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain what is inside matter, how it forms different states, how it is defined with the elements of the modern periodic table, and how chemical reactions take place. The authors also reveal current research on matter, showing how scientists are finding ways to use substances - even garbage - to create brand new resources and substitutes for items with limited supplies.
Examines the changes in the atmosphere that produce various weather phenomena and how weather patterns over a period of time determine the climates of the Earth's various regions.
Readers will learn the history, the science, and the care needed for keeping fun and exotic pets, such as a poison dart frog. Authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn explain everything you need to keep your pet safe and happy.
A cat with no hair??!! Cats are known for their soft, fluffy fur, so hairless cats may seem like the oddballs of the cat family. Would you invite this unusual creature into your family? Learn their history and how to care for these unique pets. Award-winning authors Alvin and Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn give readers the information they need to begin caring for their new pet!
The authors discuss cellular functions, including how advances in cell research have led to artificial cloning, and how they are bringing scientists closer to finding cures for serious diseases.
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