life (biology)

Explains that living things needs food, water, and air to survive and nonliving things do not.

Living and nonliving things are all around us. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind living and nonliving things, as well as their real-world applications.

Examines the development of life, showing how evolution has given animals the unique tools they need to survive.

Collects episodes from the television series "Planet Earth," which features high definition filming of the natural world; and episodes from the series "Life," which features micro and macro photography that captures the adaptability and survival tactics of plants and animals.

Simple text and photographs explain the difference between living and nonliving things in the ocean.

Examines the variation in life-spans of both domestic and wild animals, ranging from one day to more than a century. Discusses ways of estimating age and theories on why life-spans vary and what causes aging.

An introduction to organisms, covering what they are, what they need, how they shape Earth, and more.

Simple text and illustrations introduce living things' basic needs. Includes puzzles, games, and fun facts.

"Using a wide variety of stunning photographs, author Kevin Kurtz poses thought-provoking questions to help readers determine if things are living or nonliving. For example, if most (but not all) living things can move, can any nonliving things move? As part of the Compare and Contrast series, this is a unique look at determining whether something is living or nonliving."--Provided by publisher.

Explains that living things needs food, water, and air to survive and nonliving things do not.