Biology category: 3817 books

What's for lunch? Your body needs lots of different things to eat, and every kind of food has a different job to do! Did you know drinking milk makes your bones strong? Or that eating carrots helps you see better? Read and find out about the different kinds of food we eat and how to fill up your plate...

Explore Life Cycles! takes kids on an amazing journey, where they'll learn about the changes plants and animals experience throughout their lives. Kids ages 6–9 will discover what happens inside those magical cocoons to transform a caterpillar into a butterfly. They'll explore how frogs breathe...

Some of the most powerful things in the world are so tiny they can't be seen with the naked eye! Readers will be amazed at what they see when they take a glance at the world of the mini but mighty in this stunningly fascinating Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features remarkable images and...

Readers will learn about arachnids, insects, arthropods, and even parasites in this fascinating nonfiction reader that has been translated into Spanish. Featuring photos of these tiny creatures (some up to 100 times their normal size!), informational text, a glossary, and an index to aid in vocabulary...

Animals live everywhere. They fly over the highest mountains and dive through the deepest oceans. They run across the hottest deserts and swim in the coldest waters. Introduce readers to the extremes that animals live in.

Bacteria, algae, and protozoa—microorganisms that are easily overlooked in our daily lives—can be found in a wide variety of locations and serve innumerable ecological purposes. While some such organisms have been associated with disease, they have also been invaluable in agriculture and in the...

This book about the human body covers all parts of the body, from the skeleton, to the brain, to the heart. Fact panels, diagrams, a glossary, and an index make it easy to understand everything about the body, while discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 3 Subject: Life Science Genre:...

As concern for the environmental increases, the role of the plant kingdom in the balance of ecosystems has become key. This book explains how various types of plants absorb water, light, and nutrients to grow. Basic scientific concepts are elaborated in the context of the many different types of plant...

In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind adaptation.

Updated for 2015, Me, is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of "concepts and values" books specifically created for young learners ages three to six....

For many of us, plants herald the change of seasons, represent the promise of nourishment, or serve as stunning visual reminders of Earth’s natural beauty. As vital components of nearly every ecosystem on the planet, plants play a fundamental ecological role in the lives of most organisms for their...

Distinguished by their highly developed mental faculties and their capacity for reason, humans are often said to reign sovereign in the animal kingdom. With their complex interactions, intricate social structures, and extensive range of displayed emotions, however, all creatures can be said to contribute...

The intricate relationship between living creatures and their habitats is simplified in this clear and detailed guide to the variety of environments that plants and animals inhabit. Tundra, forests, and the ocean are just a few of the many types of biomes discussed in this volume, each with a discussion...

When reptiles and amphibians shed their skin, we can clearly see the process. These are not the only animals that shed. Did you know that humans shed too? We cannot always see when our skin sheds, but it happens all the time. This engaging e-Book illustrates the stages that an iguana goes through...