classification

"There are millions of animals on this planet. Some fly with feathers, others swim under the sea. We use classification to keep them all straight. Follow along with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid with comprehension. It's key biology curriculum made approachable for all"--.

A simple introduction to animal classification with a focus on reptiles, what they do, how they behave, and how they are different from other groups of animals.

A simple introduction to animal classification with a focus on fish, what they do, how they behave, and how this makes them different from other groups of animals.

"Introduces young readers to animal classifications by explaining how mammals are grouped. Through photos, text, and sidebars, this title explores the differences and similarities between several classes, families, genera, and species of mammals, and how animal classification works. Readers will discover what traits put mammals in a class of their own"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to what rocks are and how they form. Real-world examples bring to life igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock. Color photographs will draw in readers while the easy-to-read text breaks down complex concepts. A diagram of the rock cycle ties everything together and a geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces readers to the different types of fossils and how they form. Learn about key fossil finds, scientists who made . . . discoveries and contributions to the study of fossils, and how we use fossils today in the form of fossil fuels. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience"--Provided by publisher.

Josephine explores the characteristics of living things while learning about her place in the natural world.

Close-up photography and live-action footage help students in grades five through ten explore the physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycles of paramecia and other protista; and examine the environments in which they live. Includes teacher's guide.

Punishment Without Crime offers an urgent new interpretation of inequality and injustice in America by examining the paradigmatic American offense: the lowly misdemeanor. Based on extensive original research, legal scholar Alexandra Natapoff reveals the inner workings of a massive petty offense system that produces over 13 million cases each year. People arrested for minor crimes are swept through courts where defendants often lack lawyers, judges process cases in mere minutes, and nearly everyone pleads guilty.

Explores the work of Aristotle, Linnaeus, Darwin, and other figures throughout history who have studied the natural world, and the technologies that allow scientists to study organisms at the genetic level. Helps readers understand how mutations lead to genetic variation, which in turn leads to natural selection.