The Science of Living Things

37 total works

How Do Animals Adapt?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 2000

What Is the Animal Kingdom?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 1997

Introduces the animal kingdom, showing and describing the main groups of animals and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and classification.

What Is a Reptile?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 1998

Describes the main types of reptiles and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring.

What Is a Bird?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 1998

Introduces birds, describing some different types and discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats.

What Is a Living Thing?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 1998

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.

What Is a Plant?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 2000

How Do Animals Find Food?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 2000

What Is Camouflage and Mimicry

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 31 October 2000

In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization and patterns to avoid predators—or to sneak up on prey! Some are virtually impossible to see.

What Is a Mammal?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 October 1997

Introduces mammals, showing and describing the main groups and discussing their anatomy, habitats, reproduction, and diet.

What is a Rodent?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 22 January 1999

Describes the main types of rodents and their physiology, habitats, behavior, diet, and offspring.

What is a Coral Reef?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2003

What Are Cephalopods?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2003

What is a Shark?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2003

What Are Oceans?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 1 March 2003

What is a Biome?

by Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 1997

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.

What is a Life Cycle?

by Jacqueline Langille and Bobbie Kalman

Published 15 March 1998

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.

What Is A Marsupial

by Heather Levigne

Published 31 October 1999

Marsupials are the only mammals that have a pouch on their body in which they carry their young. Most of these amazing animals live in Australia, where they have adapted to the harsh conditions of life in the outback. In What is a Marsupial children will learn astounding facts about marsupials, including:
•the important differences between marsupials and placentals
•how kangaroos, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, opossums, and bilbies are related
•how marsupials reproduce and raise their young
•the ways in which they hunt and feed
•why some marsupials are in danger