Product Description: There are many reasons why bears are among the most popular exhibits in zoos. These powerful mammals can seem simultaneously adorable and dangerous. This fact-filled volume offers much more knowledge than a bear lover could find in a zoo...read more

Aligned with the Common Cores standards of promoting the independent reading and comprehension of informative texts, this book uses a question/answer format for maximum simplicity and appeal. The differences between monkeys and apes, unique traits and behaviors of a variety of species, and mini-activities have been carefully combined to create a winningand educationalmix that will delight young readers.

Product Description: Hugs, cuddles, snuggles - all are wonderful to share. I Love Hugs features fun facts and adorable photographs. It's time to cuddle up and feel the love. This endearing book looks at hugs between animals, ranging from enormous elephants to mini macaques, from hugs to stay safe to cuddles for warmth...read more

Product Description: A peck, a smooch, a kiss - all are great to give. I Love Kisses features fun facts and adorable photographs. It's time to give a kiss and feel the love. This endearing book looks at kisses between animals, ranging from cute cheetahs to delightful dolphins, from kisses for comfort to kisses that show love...read more

This monograph presents a comprehensive review of the clinical experience in surgical repair of cranial defects which the author has gained during a period of over ten years. Particular problems of patients undergoing cranioplasty, such as neurological impairments, EEG changes, variations of intracranial pressure, and sinking skin flap syndrome are described and discussed. The author presents convincing evidence of the importance of cranioplasty in improving the quality of life of patients with large and disfiguring cranial defects. Unfortunately, cranioplasty still ameliorates only to a minimal extent the general condition in patients suffering of major cerebral lesions. I am convinced that this volume will serve the purpose it was designed for : that it will be a most helpful introduction into the problems related to reconstructive surgery. Basel, August 1984 Otmar Gratzl Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 A. History of Cranioplasty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 B. Clinical Aspects of Cranial Bone Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I. Origin of Cranial Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 1. Acquired Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Congenital Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Demographic and Other Characteristics of Patients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 II. Neurological and Psychic Changes Before and After Cranioplasty . . . . . . . 11 1. Classification of Neurological Deficits and of the Skin Flap Types . . . . . 13 2. The "Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3. The Influence of Cranioplasty Upon Neurological and Psychic Changes 17 III. Electroencephalographic (EEG) Changes in Patients with Cranial Defects 21 1. EEG Recordings and Casuistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2. Evaluation of EEG Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 IV. Scintigraphy Findings in Patients with Cranial Bone Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1. Casuistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2. Results and Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Description: With everything from prehistoric beasts, to today's most exotic creatures, to our most beloved pets, this deluxe illustrated menagerie will delight animal lovers. Incredibly lush artwork compares extinct and currently living animals, all grouped by similar characteristics and attributes...read more

Product Description: How amazing are animals? Come inside this stunningly illustrated menagerie and see! Here, the world's most fascinating creatures are grouped in an array of categories—by their color, size, stripes, spots, speed, strength, spikes and horns, beaks, weird ears, and more...read more

Product Description: A beautiful book that looks into what owls eat, where they live, how fast they fly, what sounds they make, and more!

Product Description: Readers take a dive into the ocean to learn all about sharks. This book pairs exciting text with colorful visuals to teach readers about different species of shark, including the mako shark, hammerhead shark, bull shark, and many more...read more

This fun, fact-filled book is sure to be a hit with young adventurers everywhere. Readers learn all about different species of bears, including polar bears, panda bears, and spectacled bears. Vivid photographs and helpful fact boxes support the text as readers learn about bear anatomy, behavior, habitat, and diet. Puzzles, activities, jokes, and a retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears will keep readers attention and spark their interest to learn even more.

Product Description: Readers will leap into this informative, colorful book about frogs. Fun, accessible text introduces readers to a variety of frog species, including the horned frog and deadly poison dart frog! Accompanied by stunning photographs, this book explores frog habitats and showcases interesting facts about their anatomy, behavior, life cycles, and the sounds they make...read more

Product Description: Simply seeing animals in the zoo can make it easy to forget how unpredictable and impressive they really are. This series will guide animal lovers through a number of diverse climates to reveal the unrestrained behaviors of bears, monkeys, penguins, sharks, and more...read more

Product Description: Readers will love this fact-filled book about everybodys favorite flightless birdthe penguin! Through age-appropriate language paired with vivid visuals, readers are introduced to penguin anatomy, behavior, habitat, and diet, and learn about various penguin species...read more

Readers will delight in this colorful book about lizards. Bright visuals are paired with engaging text to grab readers attention and spark their interest as they gain an understanding of lizard species, anatomy, diet, and behavior. Readers will learn about the freaky and fun features of the Komodo dragon, frilled lizard, chameleon, and many more. Fact-filled text is supplemented by jokes, puzzles, activities, and a fictional story for a robust learning experience.

Product Description: Lions and tigers and cheetahs, oh my! This book about big cats is sure to spark the interest of young readers as they gain an understanding of the anatomy, diet, behavior, and habitats of several species of big cats. Readers will love the vivid color photographs that accompany the text, as well as the jokes, puzzles, and activities that reinforce important facts...read more

Product Description: Readers will go bananas for this engaging, high-interest book about monkeys. Age-appropriate language is paired with bright visuals to hook readers attention as they discover fun facts about monkey habitats, anatomy, intelligence, and the sounds they make...read more

Product Description: I live on chilly ice and have white fluffy fur. Can you guess who I am? Guess Who's in the Snow introduces young children to some of their favourite animals from snowy habitats. With eight lift-and-look flaps, this book is perfect for little hands! Each Guess Who's book encourages children to work out who each animal is, with the help of written questions and clues, and visual hints such as a furry pattern peeking out from behind a bush...read more

Product Description: I have sticky toes and red eyes. Can you guess who I am? Fun flaps for little fingers will reveal hidden animals! Guess Who's in the Trees introduces young children to some of their favourite animals from treetop habitats. With eight lift-and-look flaps, this book is perfect for little hands! Each Guess Who's book encourages children to work out who each animal is, with the help of written questions and clues, and visual hints such as a furry pattern peeking out from behind a bush...read more

Product Description: A spectacular collection of weird yet real creatures from the darkest depths of the oceans. In this book, readers get a look into the watery deep and find 14 of nature's strangest creatures. Intricately drawn artworks and 200 stunning photographs highlight the extraordinary features of each animal's anatomy and survival tactics, such as bioluminescence to ward off predators and jet propulsion (in one case, jet vomit) to escape quickly...read more