Discusses animals that live in the Arctic and Antarctic, including polar bears, penguins, seals, and killer whales.
Describes the various aspects of plant biology; the structure of leaves, stems, and roots; processes of photosynthesis, pollination, and transpiration; and genetically modified crops.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25
Discusses our need for food, including sources of food and the food chain, especially emphasizing the need to balance the quest for food with protection of the ecosystem.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25
Bears are some of the best-known and most amazing animals in the world. They can swim for distances of 60 miles without a break, can detect a human's scent 14 hours after the person has passed by, and some bears eat for up to 16 hours a day!.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25
Eagles are some of the largest and most powerful of all birds. They can spot a rabbit from 5,000 feet away, stay in the air for hours at a time, and dive through the air at dizzying speeds to catch their prey.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25
Gorillas are among the world's most amazing animals. They laugh when they are tickled, build a bed to sleep in at night, use sticks as tools, and feel happy, sad, and angry---just like humans.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25
Explore the world of bears, including where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat, and the dangers they have to face.
Submitted by khenkes on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 11:25
"Presents the many ways we harness light, food, wind, and fossil fuels and how we use that energy. Discusses the harmful effects fossil fuels have on our environment and suggests ways for readers to help conserve energy."--Provided by publisher.
Photographs and simple text provide a brief introduction to the world of plants, discussing how flowers, fruits, and seeds enable plants to reproduce in different ways.
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