Our world is incredibly diverse, but all living things share certain life processes. This book explores how plants and animals grow, find food, and reproduce. Examples from across the plant and animal kingdoms will help bring this topic to life.

Cells

by Richard Spilsbury and Louise Spilsbury

Published 1 July 2013
Tiny cells are the building blocks of plant and animal life. Some cells make up simple body parts, such as tissues; others complete complex tasks such as transporting oxygen or carrying messages. This book explores the many different types of cells and the roles they play.

Micro-organisms

by Richard Spilsbury and Louise Spilsbury

Published 15 August 2013
Our world is filled with living things too small to see. Some of these microorganisms are harmful, and some are helpful. This book explores the amazing diversity of microorganisms and looks at how we depend on them.

Get the basics with Essential Life Science. This core series covers the science curriculum, with each title offering an in-depth examination of a particular topic. Fascinating facts, stunning photos, and hands-on experiments help bring the topics to life.

Get the basics with Essential Life Science. This core series covers the science curriculum, with each title offering an in-depth examination of a particular topic. Fascinating facts, stunning photos, and hands-on experiments help bring the topics to life.

Adaptation

by Melanie Waldron

Published 1 July 2013
Our world is incredibly diverse, and plants and animals must adapt in order to survive. This book will teach readers how adaptation works, why living things must adapt, and how a changing world makes adaptation more necessary than ever.

Get the basics with Essential Life Science. This core series covers the science curriculum, with each title offering an in-depth examination of a particular topic. Fascinating facts, stunning photos, and hands-on experiments help bring the topics to life.