life (biology)

"All living things need air to survive. From plants to sea creatures, without air they would not be alive. Young readers will discover what air is, where it is found, and how different living things use it"--Provided by publisher.

"Living things need sunlight. Without light plants, animals, and humans would not be able to survive. Young readers will discover the ways that different living things use sunlight"--Provided by publisher.

Provides intriguing questions and information related to animals and plants and prompts readers to pick one choice or the other.

"Bringing together the worlds of SEL and STEM, this picture book guides children from cells to all living things on Earth to the universe, illustrating how we are all connected. By taking the reader on a journey from the miniscule to the massive, "Me and You and the Universe" fosters an appreciation for nature and our world's ecology. An afterword by the author details the meaning behind the text and offers a launching point for further discussion and exploration"--Provided by publisher.

"In order to survive, all living things on Earth must adapt to their environment. They all have certain senses that help them hunt for prey or ways they protect themselves. It's impossible to learn all of it, but through the infographics in this book, readers are sure to understand a great deal... each chapter covers a different facet of life on Earth, including how plants protect themselves, cold adaptations, and the carbon cycle."--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn all the biological differences that help animals survive and thrive in the wild.

Students will learn about the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the organelles that support a cell's functions, and the history of cell research from its discovery to current debates about the use of stem cells.

Readers will explore the early discoveries of the first biochemists and trace these developments and their impact to the latest advancements in and applications of biochemistry, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of life on Earth.

This volume delves into the structure, function, and interrelationships of these components of life. Sidebars on chemists, molecular biologists, and researchers link the biochemical discoveries of the past with the latest scientific advancements and their applications in health and medicine.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to what living things need to survive.