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.
Library Binding
(Twenty-First Century Books, Dec. 15, 2007)
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.
Library Binding
(Twenty First Century Books, Aug. 8, 2008)
Follows various scientific investigations looking for the causes and effects of climate change, from examining how man's activities affect Earth's temperature to researching Earth's ice ages, ancient soil, and fossils.
Describes methods used by scientists to study how the brains of birds and other animals work and to determine whether animals can truly communicate verbally
Presents the most recent information on the way in which DNA controls the operations of cells, using models and comparisons to familiar information systems.
Library Binding
(Twenty-First Century Books, Feb. 1, 2006)
Discusses newer viruses that have developed and includes information on the causes of new and re-emerging infectious diseases and how to protect against them.