Gareth Stevens vital science. Life science

Examines how the body's organs and systems work together and how to keep the body fit and healthy.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe the importance of single-celled life forms, where they are found, and specific examples of their life cycles.

Photographs, illustrations, and diagrams describe various types of plant life, what all plants have in common, and the life cycles of plants.

Examines the history and origin of living things, discusses the process of evolution, and the importance of conservation.

Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and simple text explains the role that genes play in passing individual traits from one generation to another.

Examines the characteristics of living things and how they are classified into various groups, and describes the five main kingdoms of life.

Photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and easy-to-follow text introduce students to the structure and function of cells, the differences between plant and animal cells, the wide variety of cell types, the role they play in life, and other related topics.

Photographs and simple text examines the characteristics, behaviors, and classifications of a variety of insects, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and mammals.