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Creepy and fascinating insects can be found all over the world. Explore their world in this exciting title that divides insects according to animal classifications in order to establish a firm scientific basis. The title focuses on weird and wonderful examples of creatures that are not the norm. The title also include predatory behavior, but not as the main thrust of the book. A variety of text types such as newspaper reports are used to represent real life stories about the creatures covered.

Designed as a resource for botanists and all those interested in fungi, and suitable for the general reader or student looking for background reading, the focus of this text is the larger fungi; those which have an obvious fruiting body. Roy Watling MBE, a respected mycologist who has written widely on the subject of fungi, sheds light on these intriguing organisms in a clear, accessible text illustrated with colour photographs on every page. In a world without fungi, all the fallen trees, dead...

This volume is part of a biography series exploring the lives and achievements of important inventors and pioneers of science. As well as providing the life story of Diane Fossey and an analysis of her work, this book places her achievements in context by looking at the technological and historical context of the time. The book includes: a look at the ongoing impact of Fossey's work; quotes and writings from the newspapers and journals of the time; and information about the men and women who aff...

Co-ordinated Science Teacher’s Pack 1 provides tailor-made activities to support schools using the OCR Double Award GCSE. The Pack matches the following course modules: • Supplying the Cell• Control in Animals and Plants• Ecology• Rates of Reaction• Energy in Chemistry• Rocks and Minerals• Waves in Action• Energy at Home• Moving Around For every course unit there is: • A map displaying the main topics explored• A guide on how to complete the unit in 15hrs...

For more than seventy-five years, the world of Curious George has delighted readers with its playful charm and deceptively simple wisdom. Fans of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze will find comfort in this Georgified version of the popular book format. Each inspiration is humorously accompanied by an illustration from the original works of H. A. Rey's Curious George books. Sure to make readers chuckle as only George can, this book is packed with inspiration and humor. It's the perfect gift for...

Few issues are more laden with emotion and controversy than the question of whether apes -- and chimpanzees in particular -- should continue to be used as subjects in biomedical research. This anthology addresses the many current issues pertinent to this debate.

Describing the world's major habitats and explaining what makes them unique, the 'Caring For the Planet' series shows how these areas are under threat, explaining what we can do to save them.

This introduction to budgerigars is part of a series for young people, encouraging them to become responsible pet owners. The authors examine how these birds live in their natural Australian environment and offer advice on how to keep them, whether in a cage or an aviary. They also discuss the general care, breeding, colour variations and the birds' need for free flight in a closed room everyday. The text explains how this should be managed, after first allowing a bird to become accustomed to be...

This series examines the animal world, each book focusing on a particular aspect of animal behaviour or the relationship between animals and their environment. In this illustrated volume, the author looks at many different physical and behavioural adaptations which animals have evolved to suit their various habitats and living conditions. He defines animals' adaptations to the places they live, and describes how in cold or mountainous places animals need thick coats and how they may need to hibe...