Books with author Richard Walsh

Twelve-year-old Ricardo Martinez has experienced more hardship in the past two weeks than some people have in a lifetime. Not only did he narrowly escape a life-threatening situation, but someone close to him was murdered in cold blood. Ricardo’s only source of comfort has been to rely on his faith in God. He’s prayed for the grace to forgive those who’ve wronged him, but that doesn’t suddenly make him an angel. Ricardo is constantly in trouble at school. His strong opinions, deemed rude and disrespectful by his teachers, have earned him a few blows on the behind from the principal and his infamous paddle. To make matters worse, Ricardo finds out that his unstable older brother, Ernie—whose drug use has caused frequent hallucinations of little green men—will be returning home and sharing his room. Feeling like his life is spiraling out of control, Ricardo seeks council from trusted pastor Bucky. After they pray together, Ricardo gains the strength to face the challenges ahead—or so he thinks. He starts investigating his biological father, who abandoned the family, and discovers some harsh truths. Can Ricardo hold on to his faith, or is he destined to repeat his past mistakes?

"Kingfisher Knowledge" is a groundbreaking series for readers hungry for information on today's hot topics. Lively, engaging text, packed with information, accompanies stunning photographs that enhance each chapter. Amazing, state-of-the-art digital artwork guides readers into the fascinating heart of the subject. This learning adventure does not stop there - information panels throughout lead the reader to further discovery. Each chapter offers website links, book lists, places to visit and career information. "Epidemics & Plagues" takes an in-depth look at epidemics and plagues past and present, finding out about the big killer diseases and what happens when they spread rapidly and affect large numbers of people. It conveys the sad yet gripping histories of the Black Death of 13th-century Europe, the Great Plague of London, the devastating smallpox epidemics of 18th-century America and the flu epidemic that followed the First World War. It peers under the microscope at the agents that cause smallpox, influenza, cholera, tuberculosis, AIDS and malaria, examines the science to find out why they spread so quickly and what might be done to stop them. It also looks at history and legend to get an idea of why people have always been so frightened by the threat of epidemics and plagues.

From cabbage burps to chunky vomit, a day in the life of your fantastic body is now in paperback. Introduce your child to Nanocam, he may be smaller than a full stop, but he's an expert guide to an in-your-body journey they'll never forget. Let them join him for an edge-of-their-seat ride through arteries, muscles, organs and nerves. Jaw-dropping 3D pictures will show in graphic detail how their body keeps everything ticking, 24 hours a day. Get a close-up look at battles with bugs and germs, a 150kph sneeze, and how clotting agents tackle a knee scrape. If they have the stomach for the CD-ROM, they'll find out what happens when you pop zits, chuck up dinner or empty your bladder with ten mini-movies showing all the glorious yucky detail. It's a thrill-a-minute anatomical adventure!

Richard Walker is an award-winning author of books about natural history and human biology for both children and adults, including Kingfisher Knowledge: Human Body. He has a Ph.D. in zoology. As a former biology teacher he has a practical understanding of the importance of accessible reference materials. Featuring stunning photography and fact-filled, easy-to-read text, The Human Body explores the intricate connections between body systems, from digestion to respiration to reproduction. Photographs show the CAT scan images and computer models that doctors use to diagnose and understand disease, and the text explores the science of genetics, the base of all life on earth.Kingfisher Knowledge takes readers into the heart of a subject. Vivid photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork capture the essence of each topic, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to web sites, books, and places to visit and even suggests possible career opportunities. Golden Photo Guides from St. Martin's Press are a series of natural history books introducing younger students to fascinating subjects through beautiful, full-color photography and simple, engaging text.

This interactive Science Lab Kit teaches kids everything they need to know about the organs, structure, and functions of the human body. A 32-page manual is divided into 14 different "laboratories" (sections) that cover a variety of topics and include over 40 experiments that teach about the basic systems and functions of the human body. Step-by-step instructions are given for activities ranging from exploring reflexes to discovering why your recorded voice sounds different from your speaking voice. Anatomy lessons are made fun and memorable by the easy-to-follow experiments that include taking fingerprints, measuring lung capacity, and building a stethoscope. A full-sized anatomy chart and stickers are included.

Did you know that in one drop of blood there are 250 million red cells and 16 million platelets but only 375,000 white cells? Marvel at the wonders of the human body, from the tiniest cells to the awesome power of the brain. DK Guide to Human Body is a vivid, cutting-edge look at how our bodies work and will change the way you look at yourself forever.