This book traces the development of psychology from its origins as a branch of philosophy to the present day, when it is a discipline in its own right, closely allied with neurology and physiology. Taking in aspects of religious thought and belief, philosophy, anthropology, medical science, psychology, and psychotherapy, the book takes as its subject matter the understanding of the mind. Topics include the study of the soul, how the mind was perceived...

This volume traces humanity's exploration of the heavens from Neolithic times to NASA. Moving beyond early superstitions and cosmology, scientific study began by first making calendars and predicting astronomical events. The invention of the telescope around 1600 marked a watershed in the field of astronomy. Since the first recognition that the planets are other worlds, the wonders of space have puzzled and enthralled us. With a wealth of full-color...

Describes the benefits certain insects provide, including pollinating flowers, producing honey, and breaking down the flesh of dead animals, and explores what life would be like without insects.

Describes the habitats and behavior of a variety of animals around the world, with illustrations and details about their distribution within geographical regions, in a text with liftable flaps.

"Sticking sharp needles into small children doesn't sound like a nice thing to do. But vaccination is definitely a case of being "cruel to be kind." This new title in the You Wouldn't Want to Live Without series relates the fascinating history of vaccination, and describes in simple terms how and why vaccination works. This simple technique has saved millions from deadly diseases���and in future, with new methods of delivery, we might even be...

Uses humor in both text and illustrations to describe how antibiotics were developed and what methods were used to fight infections and disease before antibiotics were available.

"What is it like to witness an earthquake? This book looks at the Haitian and other earthquakes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists, and the media."--Provided by publisher.

Explains how flight works, looks at the history of human attempts at flight, and describes the different roles and responsibilities of aerospace engineers.

"Young readers can take a thrilling ride through the history of science - a true-life tale full of twists and turns, unforgettable people and unexpected revelations...Discover how our world has been radically transformed by chemistry, biology, and physics - from the discovery of fire and the spoked wheel, right through to genetic engineering and the Information Age."--Amazon.