Wearing, Judy

Briefly profiles the life of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood, influences, political achievements, and other related topics. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Examines the four major groups of fungi -- yeasts, toadstools, chytrids, and bread molds. Highlights key characteristics of fungi, such as spore production, fungi's need to feed, and their use of long, branching cells known as hyphae to absorb nutrients from the environment. Includes case histories involving fungi, such as penicillin and the fight against disease, and genetically modified (GM) products in food technology. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of further information.

Defines what bacteria are, their classification, and the difference between good and bad bacteria. Provides information about reproduction, genetic engineering, and biological warfare and discusses diseases that are caused by bacteria, how it is transmitted, and the effectiveness of vaccine against disease. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and an index.

Simple text and photographs introduce octopuses and their behavior.

Provides a brief overview of the life of Amelia Earhart, discussing her childhood, work as a nurse's aide during World War I, record-breaking flights, and mysterious disappearance.

Briefly profiles the life of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his childhood, influences, political achievements, and other related topics.

Looks at some of the changes that occur in nature when fall arrives, and discusses the holidays and celebrations associated with the season.

This book contains everything from the basics of life cycles and body features about Sea Turtles.

"Explores the history, the people, and the science behind the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--.