Books in Discovery Bks. series

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Describes the history of genetics and biotechnology, and discusses their uses in the future, including growing human organs for transplants and re-creating the dinosaurs.

Explores various trains and their uses, from steam locomotives to magnetic levitation trains, and includes Internet sites to visit that enhance the learning process.

Describes the immune system, its major components, and such related topics as bacteria, viruses, parasites, vaccines, and current research in immunology.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of the cheetah, as well as efforts to ensure the continued existence of this fastest land mammal.

Explores the lives of all kinds of bugs, describes their habits and features, and provides Internet sites for extended learning opportunities.

Presents recent findings which show that Neanderthals, contrary to early assessments by archaeologists, were capable of making complex tools, organizing group hunts, and caring for their sick and injured.

A history of the art of transfusions and a scientific discourse on the chemistry of blood.

Explores the world of medieval knights, including information on their equipment and armor, battle tactics, methods of training, and social customs.

Biography of the nineteenth-century hunter, trapper, Indian chief, trader, gold seeker, innkeeper, and rancher who discovered a pass in the Sierra Nevadas which bears his name.

Whiskers the cat leads Barney and Baby Bop all around the house before they find the surprise she wants to show them

Describes the social interaction of wolves in a pack as they share the work of hunting, maintaining a territory, and raising young