Science of Living Things S.
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Introduces the different qualities and aspects of living things, including people, other animals, and plants, and covering such topics as breathing, feeding, energy, growth, locomotion, and reproduction.
Introduces mammals, showing and describing the main groups and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet.
Describes the main types of rodents and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring.
This title is intended for ages 6-12. Earth has over 30 types of biomes, some of which are home to thousands of ecosystems. All of the plants and animals living in these huge natural areas depend on one another for survival. Children will love learning about life in each major biome. Using simple-to-understand text and beautiful images, this book defines the concepts of biome and climate, and covers: the world's biomes including forests, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, oceans, and the chilly arctic tundra; how wildlife have adapted to their biome's particular climate; biomes in danger.
This title is intended for ages 6-12. While most fish eggs become food for other animals, the male seahorse guards its eggs in a special pouch until they hatch! This exciting book explains the basic concept of the life cycle in an easy-to-understand way for children. Fascinating examples explain both plant and animal life including: insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and underwater life; the process from seed or egg through birth, growth, reproduction, and death; the dangers to existing life cycles from man and other predators.