Kathryn Senior

A humorous look at the state of illness and medicine in Tudor England. This lively, interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant readers by making them part of the story, inviting them to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history. --Publisher's description.

A study of nursing care during the Civil War, the problems with caring for the sick and the injured, and the medical advances that have been made after the war.

Describes what a rain forest is and what types of plants and animals reside there.

This title offers a high-interest introduction to insects for readers and will hold special appeal for visual learners. It's filled with a dynamic mix of labeled illustrations, cutaway views, maps, graphs, and process diagrams that reveal an insider look at the world of insects.

Journey through the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, pterosaurs, ichthyosaurs, and plesiosaurs. Features cutaway illustrations which show the skeletons and internal organs.

Journey deep inside the workings of the human body and learn about the complex functions that keep you going: digestive, nervous, circulatory and immune systems. Discusses what the body is made of and how it must be cared for.

Provides a concise overview of the history of medicine, from witch doctors to the latest in prostheses and organ transplant surgery.