biology

Bill Nye considers the benefits and risks of genetically modified foods. Nye explores the use of genetic engineering in agriculture and identifies a variety of foods that contain genetically modified organisms. He talks with wheat breeders who discuss the benefits of hybrid food crops, with researchers who study organic and pesticide-free crops and with corporations engaged in agricultural biotechnology and the use of GMO's.

Discusses the importance of good nutrition to overall health, identifies the essential nutrients, examines the concept of a balanced diet, and explains the Food Guide Pyramid. Includes an interview with a nutrition expert.

Explains what genes are and their role in the human body, and discusses DNA, dominant and recessive traits, meiosis, and mutations.

Explains the differences of living and nonliving things and also the seven processes of life.

Describes animals with amazing speed, strength, and senses.

Explores Aristotle's study of nature and animals, discussing his ideas, theories and more.

Take a close look at the science behind the life cycles of mammals.

Discusses science of swimming using biology and physics.

A collection of ten science experiments pertaining to the characteristics and behaviors of plants and other living things. Includes a glossary and further reading.

Provides information on and examples of the Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia Kingdoms. Features color photographs, a quiz, a glossary, and further resources.