biology

Describes life on Earth, from bacteria and algae to reptiles, birds, & mammals, & discusses classification, evolution, extinction, and genetics.

Life is the most basic and fundamental fact of our existence and yet remains one of the greatest and most impenetrable mysteries. This enthralling survey of biology contains the riches of awe-inspiring discoveries and a rare glimpse into biologists' working methods.

Contains eighteen articles written between 1997 and 2005 on the roles of genes, the body, and society on human behavior, exploring such topics as the roles of genes and environment in beauty, the impact of intense stress on the hippocampus, the effect of male behaviors on the mating choices of primate females, and apparent connections between climate and theology.

Presents an introduction to the concepts of basic biology and its terminology, examining topics related to the origins of life, the building blocks of life, the five kingdoms of life, plus viruses, and anatomy and physiology of animals, with chapter quizzes, unit tests, a final exam, and an answer key.

An introduction to biology that uses concise explanations, chapter reviews, and practice questions to explain the fundamentals of biology in a clear-cut, easy-to-understand format.

Explores twenty-one careers in the field of biology, and provides information on education and training, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and much more.

Monsters Gertude and Reginald help teach children about living and nonliving things.

This book describes the different systems that make up humans and plants: how and why they both eat, drink, and stay alive. An activity based on real world situations challenges readers to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle.

Explains the system by which plants and animals are classified, describes each of the five kingdoms of life, discusses the classification of various species, and introduces the scientists who founded classification.