Jennifer Viegas

All around us, the natural world goes through cycles of growth and decay. Fungi, including molds, are crucial to these life cycles and can be both destructive and beneficial to humans. From the cultivation of mushrooms, through the molds employed to make cheeses and other food products, to water-damaged human environments where mold must be contained, this book explores these organisms that exist largely unseen all around us. This big-picture approach...

Discusses the anatomy of the human heart and the functions of the cardiovascular system.

Discusses the anatomy and physiology of the mouth and nose and explains how these sensory organs enable us to taste and smell.

A historical review of the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the events that led up to its creation, and the influence of its author, Thomas Jefferson, on the final document.

Discusses the anatomy of the eye and how its sensory data are interpreted by the brain to give us vision.

Discusses the anatomy and functions of the lower limbs and how we achieve coordinated and balanced movement with the muscles of our legs and feet.

Presents information on the human mouth and nose, discussing their structure, function, and importance, complemented by labeled, cutaway diagrams that provide an in-depth look beneath the surface. --Publisher's description.

Presents information on the human eye, discussing its structure, function, and importance, complemented by labeled, cutaway diagrams that provide an in-depth look beneath the surface. --Publisher's description.