Numerous photographs, many of them panoramas reproduced at nearly two feet across, chart the objects visible from Earth.  The book starts with an examination of the history of astronomy from earliest times....

An unmatched reference work distinguished by its erudition and beauty, this volume is an illustrated who's who of prehistoric life, a Baedeker of more than 500 million years of evolution on Earth.With entries...

This book presents a systematic overview of the human body.  It is divided into chapters, each describing a specific system.  The pages of each chapter are comprised of illustrations and the corresponding...

Extreme Science takes an in-depth look at the lives of people who have crossed boundaries in search of knowledge, often going beyond what’s considered right, sensible or even sane in the pursuit...

The body systems: circulatory; digestive; endocrine; lymphatic; muscular; nervous; autonomic; reproductive; respiratory; skeletal; and urinary.The body regions: head; neck; trunk, chest and chest cavity; abdomen; urinary and reproductive organs; shoulders, arms and...

Renowned dinosaur artist Luis V. Rey and paleontologist and writer Henry Gee use up to the minute research findings to paint a vivid picture of the dinosaurs' world.   Their unique approach gives...

Take a journey through the prehistoric world and trace the evolution of the most astonishing creatures ever to have walked the earth. Over 170 superbly detailed computer-generated illustrations provide a stunning visual...

Our understanding of the Solar System is the result of thousands of years of star-gazing, and while still incomplete we know much about it. We still marvel at images of the Earth and...

This book starts with thorough look at Astronomy from the earliest times, discussing what we could see with the naked eye and then makes its way through the ever more sophisticated tools.  ...

Forget Boyle’s law, polymer chains, cellular respiration and fields of force – here’s all the really interesting stuff you never learnt during science lessons at school. But this isn’t fantasy, this is...

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they continue to fascinate. This comprehensive guide to prehistoric creatures identifies over 250 key species and provides detailed information on what they looked like, where and how...