biology

Living things are made of cells. Cells help living things grow. Cells looks at how these tiny units of life work and why they are important.

"Written in plain English, The biology book is packed with short, pithy explanations of some [notable] ideas in science, from cell theory to evolution by natural selection and the discovery of DNA. Simple graphics, such as timelines and mind maps, support the text . . ."--Provided by publisher.

A guide to preparing for the Advanced Placement exam in biology, featuring test-taking strategies, a review of concepts, and practice exams with explained answers.

Provides tips and strategies to prepare for the Advanced Placement Biology exam and includes five practice tests.

"Animals build unique and beautiful homes. So do humans. But sometimes human-made buildings harm the environment. Learn how architects use biomimicry to design eco-friendly buildings"--Provided by publisher.

"Wrapping its arms around a subject that covers everything from life at the molecular level to the entirety of an ecosystem, Biology tackles all the big ideas: biological classification and hierarchy, cell theory, genetics, the human body, evolution, and more. Critical ideas are broken down and clearly explained; doodles illuminate tricky concepts; mnemonics provide memorable shortcuts; and quizzes recap it all"--Provided by publisher.

Contains instructions for twenty-five building projects and activities which teach children ages nine and up about biology topics, including cells, microbiology, plant and animal life cycles, and adaptations.

"Explore the human body's layers from the skeleton to the skin. Learn about cells and tissues, body systems, joints, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations look at the field of biology, focusing on cells, reproduction, ecology, and more.

"Even when the floors are sparkling clean and the house seems silent, our domestic domain is wild beyond imagination . . . introduces us to the nearly 200,000 species living with us in our own homes, from the Egyptian meal moths in our cupboards and camel crickets in our basements to the lactobacillus lounging on our kitchen counters. You are not alone. Yet, as we obsess over sterilizing our homes and separating our spaces from nature, we are unwittingly cultivating an entirely new playground for evolution. These changes are reshaping the organisms that live with us--prompting some to become more dangerous, while undermining those species that benefit our bodies or help us keep more threatening organisms at bay"--Publisher.