adaptation (biology)

Explains how modern digital technology has altered how young people's brains develop, function, and interpret information. Discusses the implications and challenges of this phenomenon, and provides strategies for preserving one's humanity while keeping up with the latest technology. Draws on research from the areas of health, psychology, pediatrics, education, business, and technology. Includes exercises for developing face-to-face communication skills along with mastering electronic games.

Describes how certain organisms adapt to their environment, ways to protect the environment, genetic engineering, and biotechnology.

Describes the specific physical adaptations of animals to five different types of environments including Arctic and Antarctic, desert, rain forest, savanna, and mountain.

Photographs and text describe the unique characteristics and capabilities of animal tongues, covering cats, giraffes,snakes, and parrots, and other species.

Describes how plants and animals adapt to different environments in order to survive.

This book describes how animals use their tails to move, balance, and stay safe.

This book describes how animals use their feet to run, dig, and stay safe.

This book describes how animals use their eyes to find food and stay safe.

A collection of thirteen essays that explore various issues related to climate change, discussing its impact on communities and the environment.

Introduces readers to animals who live in the desert, including the sand goanna and the red kangaroo, and describes ways they have adapted to survive in a harsh, hot climate.