growth

Looks at athletes in action, and goes to the microscopic level to show how muscles, bones, and the circulatory system work together, how food is digested, and how a fetus grows.

From conception to birth. Also, computer animation reveals the inner workings of cells inside the embyro, as master control genes switch on and off, orchestrating each crucial step in a baby's development.

A tiny cricket bounces across the scorching desert sand, making leap after leap. Hot on its trail is a bird—not flying but running. It is a roadrunner. The small bird is quick and soon gobbles up the insect. Then it zooms off again, hunting for more prey. Welcome to life in the desert! Young readers will learn all about the desert environment where the roadrunner lives, as well as its physical characteristics, what it eats, and how it survives in its hot, dry home. Colorful photos and diagrams, clear text, age-appropriate activities, and critical-thinking questions will keep young readers turning the pages as they take a closer look at this intriguing desert dweller.

An exploration into the heretofore hidden world of the fetus, using cutting edge technology to explore in detail each trimester of pregnancy from inside the womb.

Contains video clips and animations that demonstrate the science concepts of health and growth, looking inside the human body, and discussing what animals need to thrive.

A painted turtle warms its body on a rock. It was once a tiny embryo inside an egg. So how did it develop? Beginning readers will discover how an egg grows into a turtle in this basic introduction to animal development.

Describes different kinds of trees around the world, the environments in which trees grow, the process by which they grow, and ways humans use them.

Explores the life cycle of plants and the different ways they interact with the environment through the four seasons.

Explains how plants use a process called "photosynthesis" to convert light from the sun, water, and air into energy for growth.

"Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents, and teachers"--.