Space stations, including Skylab, Mir and the ISS are a vital outposts of scientific endeavour. Although only the ISS remains in orbit, the story of man's quest to live and conduct experiments in space is a tale of adventure, tragedy and genius. Six books that reveal the thrilling journeys, triumphs and disasters that men and women have experienced in the exploration of our universe. These books examine the mind-blowing technologies involved in space...

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.

"An overview of biology for kids covering topics such as photosynthesis, plant classes and reproduction, animal senses and body systems, food chains, reproduction, and more"--Provided by publisher.

The Space Race was an exciting time and the 1950s to 1970s saw some of the biggest leaps in space technology and exploration. The race to put the first man on the Moon was eventually won by the USA, when NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men on the Moon. This book explores the efforts made by both NASA and the Soviet Union to reach the Moon during this period and details some of the extraordinary missions and adventures...

Traces the route that blood takes through the heart to the lungs and tissues, and back. Describes how the heart and lungs fine-tune their actions to supply the power and oxygen needed in any situation.

Explores the diverse systems of the human body and their functions, the major organs, and how the different parts of the body work together. Reveal the inner workings of the human body with this illustrated atlas. An exciting visual guide that maps the entire human body -- inside and out. Find out what happens to food after you swallow it, how each beat of your heart pumps blood around your body, where your funny bone is, and which muscles you use...