"What if someone told you that your liver pumped blood through your body? You'd think that person was crazy! Discover how thought about the human body has changed over the centuries."--

"Do bulls get angry when they see the color red? Do plants grow by snacking on soil? Are bats blind? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about plants and animals, and see how scientific thought changed over time"--Provided by the publisher.

Is planet Earth flat? Is California an island? Can you mix other metals to make gold? At one time, science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about geology and ecology, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Amazing medical breakthroughs are made every day. In the past decades, medical researchers have cured diseases that were once deadly and devised new methods to heal that were once unimaginable. This title follows the development of antibiotics, including premodern forerunners to antibiotics, groundbreaking discoveries and the doctors who made them, and where the science is heading in the future. Learn how antibiotics work and why scientists need to...

"Take a look into the fascinating world of mathematics, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years"--Publisher's website.

Provides information about Poland, with emphasis on its geography, culture, history, economy and government.

Bionic eyes are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of bionic eyes from early attempts to use electricity to aid vision to the development of computer chips that led to eye and brain implants. Mark Humayun and his development of the bionic eye implant is featured, and colorful infographics show eye anatomy and how implants work. See the future of bionic eyes as scientists work to restore sight in different...

Asthma us much miore than difficukty breathing - and asthma attacks can be very scary and serious. In this comprhensive, encouraging guide, learn what causes asthma, how to treat and prevent asthma attacks, and how to prepare for a future with asthma.

"The Pyramids of Giza, built more than 4,000 years ago in Egypt, are among the most iconic structures in human history. Engineering the Pyramids of Giza looks at the ancient Egyptian leaders the pyramids were built for, the challenges that the designers and builders would have faced, and modern theories of the construction methods that might have been used. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this...

Discusses the mysterious disappearances within and the cultural impact of the Bermuda Triangle.