Steve Parker
Steve Parker
Steve Parker was born in 1952 in the United Kingdom. He is an acclaimed science writer known for his engaging and accessible explanations of complex topics related to the natural world. With a passion for education and discovery, Parker has a talent for making science interesting and understandable for readers of all ages.
Personal Name: Parker, Steve.
Birth: 1952
Steve Parker Books
(35 Books)
La vie est apparue sur terre il y a environ 3.000 millions d'années.
Cet album, grâce à un texte précis et de nombreux dessins au réalisme saisissant, retrace l'évolution de la vie sur notre planète depuis la première bactérie au premier homme en passant par les dinosaures. Il explique aussi les méthodes d'investigation qui permettent aux chercheurs de reconstituer la faune des temps préhistoriques.
"Discusses how robots are used to explore planets and other bodies in space, advances in space robotics, and what we can learn from the data these robots gather"--Provided by publisher.
Examines dreaming as a neurological function and describes in simple terms the length of dreams, their significance, and the changes in the nervous system and the body during sleep.
An imaginative look at airplanes through such questions as "What if airplanes didn't have air?" and "What if airplanes could go into space?"
Describes the life and work of the twentieth-century physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.
A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.
A general pictorial reference guide covers topics arranged into the categories "Our planet," "From past to present," "The way we live," "Animals and plants," "You and your body," "Science," "Machines and gadgets," and "Space."
Eyewitness Guides are best-selling, high-quality visual information books. This title is a valuable resource to students whether you want to learn how many toes a horse has or what is the smallest bone in a human body.
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
Examines the growing practice of altering genes for the purpose of curing disease and improving plants and animals, presenting both sides of this controversial issue.
Explains the parts of the reproductive system and their functions and provides an overview of human development from birth through adolescence.
Introduces different kinds of rocks and mineral crystals, discussing how they are formed, how to identify them, and how to build a collection.
Explains how lasers work, describes ways in which they have revolutionized our lives, and predicts how they may be used in the future.
"Dive in at the deep end and discover some new facts about some of the worlds oldest and most dangerous creatures"--Page 2 of cover.
Presents information on the nature and properties of electricity and magnetism, how they are used, and the need for conservation.
Details the life and work of Thomas Edison, who developed such inventions as the stock ticker, the lightbulb, and the phonograph.
Brief text and photos introduce the animal inhabitants of the seashore, including fish, crustaceans, snails, and shorebirds.
Presents a biography of the speech teacher whose study of sound and the human voice led to the invention of the telephone.
Text and cutaway illustrations depict the outer and inner anatomy of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.
Investigates the weather, mountain formation, ocean expansion, and other phenomena and forces of our planet.
Photographs and text explore the characteristics, habitats, and variety of fishes and other undersea life.
Provides experiments and projects involving the nature, properties, and behavior of water.
