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  • Tudor Humphries

    Are You a Spider? (Backyard Books)
    Did you know that when a spider's web is damaged, a spider will often eat the remaining silk before making a new one? Young children will make many amazing discoveries about spiders in this captivating account.
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  • Dan Green

    Biology: Life as We Know It!

    Nature’s building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body’s parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear—and fun!

     

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  • Melvin Berger

    Germs Make Me Sick! (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
    With Marilyn Hefner's new full color illustrations, bacteria and viruses have never looked so good! As packed with wit and good humor as with charts and diagrams, this book is still the best explanation of how your body fights germs. ‘An introduction to bacteria and viruses and how each of the two forms attacks cells and makes a person feel sick. The text mixes information with reassurance. . . . A nonthreatening first exposure, administered with a pleasant bedside manner.' 'K.

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  • Alton Biggs, Dinah Zike, Peter Rillero

    Biology Dynamics of Life
    Reach, Teach, and Assess every student with one superb program. A captivating verbal/visual presentation weaves text and graphics together in a user-friendly, easy-to-grasp format that stimulates students' interest and performance, both in the classroom and on all types of assessment.
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  • National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine

    Science, Evolution, and Creationism
    How did life evolve on Earth? The answer to this question can help us understand our past and prepare for our future. Although evolution provides credible and reliable answers, polls show that many people turn away from science, seeking other explanations with which they are more comfortable. In the book, Science, Evolution, and Creationism, a group of experts assembled by the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine explain the fundamental methods of science, document the overwhelming evidence in support of biological evolution, and evaluate the alternative perspectives offered by advocates of various kinds of creationism, including "intelligent design." The book explores the many fascinating inquiries being pursued that put the science of evolution to work in preventing and treating human disease, developing new agricultural products, and fostering industrial innovations. The book also presents the scientific and legal reasons for not teaching creationist ideas in public school science classes. Mindful of school board battles and recent court decisions, Science, Evolution, and Creationism shows that science and religion should be viewed as different ways of understanding the world rather than as frameworks that are in conflict with each other and that the evidence for evolution can be fully compatible with religious faith. For educators, students, teachers, community leaders, legislators, policy makers, and parents who seek to understand the basis of evolutionary science, this publication will be an essential resource.
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  • Luann Colombo

    Uncover the Human Body: An Uncover It Book
    The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with model elements to help readers truly "uncover" the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique "model" is easily build, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. The complexities of the human body can be daunting, particularly for children. This book-model combination takes some of the mystery out of how the body works. It covers all the major systems and processes. Children get to look at each system on a different page, then by closing the book, combine them into a whole. 16 pages. Ages 8+
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  • Rafe Esquith

    There Are No Shortcuts: Changing the World One Kid at a Time
    The inspirational story of one maverick fifth grade teacher, and the ways he helps his students excel. How does he do it? Rafe Esquith's students live in a poor, gang-and-drug-infested world—and perform Shakespeare. Most come from impoverished, single-family homes. Yet they go to school six days a week, score in the top 5 to 10 percent nationally in standardized tests, and attend the finest universities in the world. Esquith's answer? Spend time with them, expect more from them, and take them out to see the world. The result is the stuff of miracles. His 10-year old students perform unabridged Shakespeare plays around the world and read complex classic literature. His Hobart Shakespeareans, as Esquith's students are known, have performed at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Press Club, and the Globe Theater in London. Esquith raises the bar and expects the most from his students. He pushes each child hard and believes deeply in his self-described job descriptions: To show children worlds beyond the ones outside their classroom windows. There Are No Shortcuts demonstrates clearly that by celebrating and strenthening the qualities that build strong character, kids can enjoy a future of hope and possibility.
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  • Joan Sweeney

    Me and My Amazing Body
    Here's a lively, easy-to-read, and easy-to-use introduction to anatomy by the author and illustrator of the popular Me on the Map and Me and My Place in Space. The young narrator begins with the body parts we can see--skin, eyes, nose, etc. and then shows what amazing parts are hidden underneath the skin. How many bones hold up the skin? What makes the body move? How does the brain tell the rest of the body what to do? Part by part, fact by fact, each major part of the body is clearly and simply explained including what it does and how it works. Colorful, detailed illustrations show where each part of the body is located. And an amusing, amazing body fact section is included at the very end. Unlike most books about anatomy that are complex and geared toward older children, Me and My Amazing Body allows the youngest readers to discover just how amazing their bodies are!
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  • Jennifer Morgan

    From Lava to Life: The Universe Tells Our Earth's Story (Sharing Nature With Children Book) (Sharing Nature With Children Book)
    "Once upon a time" meets science in a children's picture book that tells the thrilling story of how life began on Earth. The second in a trilogy of Universe stories - the first being Born with a Bang: The Universe Tells Our Cosmic Story-- this book picks up the story with the first appearance of life on Earth. It's a thrilling story about how Earth triumphs over crisis to become bacteria, jellyfish, flowers . . . even dinosaurs! The author, Jennifer Morgan, studied evolutionary science and saw its storytelling possibilities when she explained it to her elementary-age son. Coupled with brilliant artwork by Dana Anderson, who also studied Cosmology, these books will intrigue children and adults alike with their storytelling style and colorful pages.
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  • Scott Freeman

    Biological Science
    Infused with the spirit of inquiry, Freeman's Biological Science helps teach readers the fundamentals while introducing them to the excitement that drives the science. By presenting unifying concepts and methods of analysis, this book helps its readers learn to think like biologists and gives them the tools they need for success in understanding more advanced subjects. A nine-part organization covers topics under the general headings of: the origin and early evolution of life, cell functions, gene structure and expression, developmental biology, evolutionary patterns and processes, the diversification of life, how plants work, how animals work, and ecology. For science enthusiasts who want to be inspired with a sense of wonder and excitement that makes learning about biology interesting and fun.
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  • Steve Jenkins

    Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution
    There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth. Many millions more lived here in the past. Where did they all come from? Why have some become extinct and others lived on?

    In this remarkable book for children, Steve Jenkins explores the fascinating history of life on earth and the awe-inspiring story of evolution, Charles Darwin's great contribution to modern science.
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