Books with author Steve Setford

A visually stunning reference book about the human body in the expert reader strand.Anatomy and physiology can be dry, but this definitive reference features amazing, original, and occasionally gross facts that will keep kids captivated. Take an in-depth tour of each region of the body, and learn how it all works. Explore exploded views of body organs, systems, and processes in photorealistic 3-D, all accurate according to the very latest medical research. Learn how your actions and behaviors--from sports and nutrition to emotions and music--affect your body. The free digital companion book, BE A BRAINIAC, is a great brain workout, with online tricks, games, and puzzles and mind-blowing optical illusions!

The "Marshall mini series" looks at popular subjects and presents information in an easy-to-follow design and format. This particular title explores the world of bugs. There is colour artwork and the book should be small enough to tuck into a pocket. The accompanying CD-ROM contains over 100 images which can be used as colourful "electronic stickers" to decorate school projects, cards, invitations or Websites.

Go buggy—from ants to tarantulas, butterflies to dragonflies—enter their world and discover what it’s like. How do these tiny creatures catch prey, protect themselves, and find a mate? Find out about bug communication (with antennae), flight (for those that can), and feeding. A picture-filled field guide identifies more than 100 insects and spiders.