biology

Contains alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on topics in agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, psychology, and zoology, and includes biographies, box features, and color photos and diagrams. This volume covers Eco-Fer.

Contains alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on topics in agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, psychology, and zoology, and includes biographies, box features, and color photos and diagrams. This volume covers "Continental shelves"-"Echolocation.".

Contains alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on topics in agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, psychology, and zoology, and includes biographies, box features, and color photos and diagrams. This volume covers "Cancer"-"Conservation.".

Contains alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on topics in agriculture, anatomy, biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, physiology, psychology, and zoology, and includes biographies, box features, and color photos and diagrams. This volume covers "Artificial life"-"Camouflage and mimicry.".

Explores the human body's nervous system, detailing the anatomy and functions of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Examines the localization of brain functions, explaining the physiology behind left and right brain activities. Examines the interaction of the spinal cord and nerve endings, details the five senses and sense organs, and describes the physiology of equilibrium.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman test various myths related to bacteria, including whether or not a wet toothbrush will pick up bacteria from a nearby toilet if the brush is left in the bathroom.

Explores eight scientific jobs and lists typical job duties and identifies where and how to receive the necessary education and training.

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

Teaches children about the potential harm of introducing nonindigenous elements into an environment, and discusses problematic fish, insects, and other species; and offers tips to control invasive species.

Examines the characteristics of living things and how they are classified into various groups, and describes the five main kingdoms of life.