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How do dancers make their own music? Which choreographer developed a duet for a dancer and a mechanical digger? Why was The Rite of Spring ballet so influential for modern dance? Modern Dance provides a detailed look at the development of modern dance, from the pioneering work of Martha Graham to computer animated dance and virtual dancers of today. The book looks at how the choreography and improvisation differ from other styles of dance, and explores the part played by costumes and make-up. There is also information on how to become a modern dancer.

Where can black holes be found and what are they made of? Find out in this informative book that looks at many of the mysteries in the universe. Detailed facts and photos help to answer your questions about the stars and beyond.

Explains how the human body's organs and systems are organized, and how science enables amazing repairs to be made when things go wrong.

Written in British English, In Secrets of Pollution and Conservation, you will find out how human activity has polluted the air, land, and sea, and what steps people are taking to clean up the planet.

Original ed. published as: Classifying birds.