biology

A subject guide to physics, chemistry, and biology listing key terms and concepts.

Explores the field of biology, focusing on animals, plants, and the human body. Includes color photographs, five hands-on activities, and a glossary of terms.

An illustrated introduction to Earth's biodiversity that describes the different animal kingdoms, from monera to humans, explains how living things are classified, and emphasizes that humans are one species of very many.

A history and explanation of the system of classification of living organisms. Examines how classification has changed over time. Includes a glossary and a list of additional information resources.

Photographs and text follow Arctic whale scientist Craig George into the field where he studies the bowhead whale and learns from the Inupiaq--the Inuit people of North Alaska.

Describes the five classification groups of living things, the processes that keep plants and animals alive, and how each species is categorized.

Chronicles the history of biology, focusing on some of the stranger tales of eccentric scientists and dangerous experiments that led to discoveries and breakthroughs in the field.

Looks at the career of astrobiologist, describing the work they do and the tools they use, reviewing the history of astrobiology, featuring case studies of specific projects, and including sidebars, photographs, and tips on preparing to work in the field.

Presents brief overviews of careers in the basic biological sciences, biomedical sciences, and biotechnology, as well as nontraditional biological science jobs, describing duties, work settings, and employment outlook and providing guidance on education and the job search.

Provides scientific and philosophical insights into life and death, with investigation of the origins of different life forms and the continuing process of evolution.