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There's a new baby joining the colony. It's a penguin chick! Learn
all about baby penguins, including what they eat, what they weigh,
how they're raised and how big they grow.
Sniff! This photo-guessing game challenges kids to guess whose nose
appears in each image. The sniffling and snort-worthy answers may
be surprising!
THE RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER FROM THE UK'S BESTSELLING
NON-FICTION AUTHOR. Discover all the weird and wonderful things
that go on inside your body with Adam Kay. Covers key stage 2 / 3
human biology syllabus (in a slightly repulsive way). 'Hilarious
and fascinating! I wish Adam had been my biology teacher' - Konnie
Huq Do you ever think about your body and how it all works? Like
really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary and
fascinating and, well . . . pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is
weird, your maths teacher's is even weirder. This book is going to
tell you what's actually going on in there, and answer the really
important questions, like: Are bogeys safe to eat? Look, if your
nose is going to all that effort of creating a snack, the least we
can do is check out its nutritional value. (Yes, they're safe. Chew
away!) And how much of your life will you spend on the toilet?
About a year - so bring a good book. (I recommend this one.) So sit
back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, and let a doctor take you
on a poo (and puke) filled tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay's
Anatomy*. *a fancy word for your body. See, you're learning
already. 'The sort of book I would have loved as a child' - Malorie
Blackman 'Like listening to a teacher who makes pupils fall about'
- The Times 'Absolutely packed with facts... Entertaining and
highly informative' - Daily Mail 'As brilliant, and revolting, as
the human body it celebrates' - The i newspaper 'Totally
brilliant!' - Jacqueline Wilson 'If only this funny and informative
book had been around when I was too embarrassed to teach my kids
about bodily functions' - David Baddiel
In the relatively short period since "Cryptosporidium" was
recognised as a human pathogen, and that it could be transmitted in
water as well as directly between animals and people, it has been
the subject of intense investigations. Its status as an
opportunistic pathogen, especially in AIDS patients, and the lack
of effective anti-cryptosporidial drugs have served to emphasise
the public health importance of this organism. This has to some
extent overshadowed the fact that "Cryptosporidium "is also an
important pathogen of domestic animals and wildlife.
In recent years, the application of molecular biology and culture
techniques have had an enormous impact on our understanding of the
aetiological agents of cryptosporidial infections and our ability
to study the causative agents in the laboratory. As a consequence,
a wealth of information and novel data has been produced during the
last 3-4 years, particularly in the areas of taxonomy, biology,
pathogenesis, epidemiology - particularly zoonotic and water borne
transmission, and treatment.
It is thus very timely to bring together in this book the
international research community involved to review the major
advances in research and identify the important research priorities
for the future, thus enabling as wide an audience as possible to
benefit from and share in this comprehensive look at
"Cryptosporidium "and cryptosporidiosis.
The woods are full of puzzles to be solved, clues to be found. Inspired by this books hints and fun-filled experiments and activities, and using only simple equipment, young readers unlock the closely guarded secrets of the woodsfrom the strange meetings of lazy butterflies, to the miraculous walking of a twig, to the riddle of why the leaves turn color and fall. One small square at a time, these detectives plunge deeper and deeper into ancient mysterieswithout ever getting lost. Beautifully illustrated, Woods offers a picture field guide, a glossary-index, and a resource list.
This edited book provides a global view on evolution education. It
describes the state of evolution education in different countries
that are representative of geographical regions around the globe
such as Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North Africa, South Africa,
North America, South America,Middle East, Far East, South East
Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.Studies in evolution education
literature can be divided into three main categories: (a)
understanding the interrelationships among cognitive, affective,
epistemological, and religious factors that are related to peoples'
views about evolution, (b) designing, implementing, evaluating
evolution education curriculum that reflects contemporary evolution
understanding, and (c) reducing antievolutionary attitudes. This
volume systematically summarizes the evolution education literature
across these three categories for each country or geographical
region. The individual chapters thus include common elements that
facilitate a cross-cultural meta-analysis. Written for a primarily
academic audience, this book provides a much-needed common
background for future evolution education research across the
globe.
Ontmoet 36 van Suider-Afrika se mees algemene en interessante slange in hierdie lewendige en boeiende kindergids.
Ontdek die besondere kenmerkende gewoontes van slange – waar hulle woon, hoe hulle jag, watter gevare hulle bedreig, en hoe hulle hulself beskerm. Meer as 250 bekoorlike foto’s ondersteun die teks.
’n Volledige inleiding tot heelwat kenmerke van die gedrag van slange ontsluit die betowerende wêreld van hierdie wydverspreide reptiele.
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Cheetahs
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Cheetahs run faster than any other land animal. These quick cats
could keep up to freeway traffic. They sneak up on prey and pounce!
Get more facts about these fierce hunters.
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Zoo Talk
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Patricia G. Patrick, Sue Dale Tunnicliffe
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Founded on the premise that zoos are 'bilingual'-that the zoo, in
the shape of its staff and exhibits, and its visitors speak
distinct languages-this enlightening analysis of the informal
learning that occurs in zoos examines the 'speech' of exhibits and
staff as well as the discourse of visitors beginning in the
earliest years. Using real-life conversations among visitors as a
basis for discussion, the authors interrogate children's responses
to the exhibits and by doing so develop an 'informal learning
model' and a 'zoo knowledge model' that prompts suggestions for
activities that classroom educators can use before, during, and
after a zoo visit. Their analysis of the 'visitor voice' informs
creative suggestions for how to enhance the educational experiences
of young patrons. By assessing visitors' entry knowledge and their
interpretations of the exhibits, the authors establish a baseline
for zoos that helps them to refine their communication with
visitors, for example in expanding knowledge of issues concerning
biodiversity and biological conservation. The book includes
practical advice for zoo and classroom educators about positive
ways to prepare for zoo visits, engaging activities during visits,
and follow-up work that maximizes the pedagogical benefits. It also
reflects on the interplay between the developing role of zoos as
facilitators of learning, and the ways in which zoos help visitors
assimilate the knowledge on offer. In addition to being essential
reading for educators in zoos and in the classroom, this volume is
full of insights with much broader contextual relevance for getting
the most out of museum visits and field trips in general.
The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rainforest are perfect for
hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with
ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the
jaguar's speed give it the edge? Or does the crocodile's strength
make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal's features and
skills before you declare the winning predator.
An introduction to the world of butterflies and moths tracing the
development of these creatures from the larval stage through the
chrysalis stage to their emergence as beautiful winged creatures.
The book aims to give young readers an understanding of the role of
butterflies and moths in nature.
This fantastic CGP Revision Guide is perfectly matched to the
Higher Level Grade 9-1 Edexcel GCSE Biology course. Every topic is
explained with clear, succinct study notes, examples and diagrams -
and there are practice questions at the end of every page to test
you on what you've learned (with answers and mark schemes
included). We've covered all the crucial new elements of the Grade
9-1 course, including the required practicals, maths skills and
Working Scientifically. What's more, a free Online Edition of the
whole book is included - just use the unique access code printed
inside the cover to access it on a PC, Mac or tablet! And to make
sure you're 100% prepared for the final exams, a matching Biology
Exam Practice Workbook is also available from CGP - see
9781782944959.
How do plants make food? What is the largest seed in the world? How
do flowers grow in ponds and lakes? Which plants eat insects? Find
all the answers and much more in this delightful book, with
photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to
websites with fun activities and video clips.
This balanced analysis shows that the current Kyoto-Protocol
Climate Protection System, and other proposals for improving the
commitment system may not be capable of meeting the ultimate
objective 'to prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the
climate system'. On the other hand, says the author, there is hope
that the implementation of Global Climate Certification Systems are
a beginning that offers a chance for mankind to prevent dangerous
climate change.
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