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.

In Anatomicum word die werking van die menslike liggaam in die fynste besonderhede verduidelik. Hoe lyk jou liggaam aan die binnekant? Hoe word spiere gebruik om emosies te wys? Hoe groei 'n mens uit een enkele sel? Wanneer jy deur hierdie museum in drukvorm blaai, sal jy die wonders van die menslike liggaam in al sy glorie te ontdek.

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.

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.

Find out about different snakes, including their body parts, how much they weigh, where they live and what they eat. Then test your new-found knowledge at the back of the book!

When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies is an exquisitely illustrated exploration of how dinosaurs evolved flight and eventually became the birds we live with today. What are birds, and where did they come from? Discover fascinating facts about bird evolution, including: How the oldest bird fossils are about 150 million years old. That birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. That's the same group that Tyrannosaurus Rex belonged to, although birds evolved from small theropods. How these ancient birds looked quite a lot like small, feathered dinosaurs and they had much in common. Their mouths still contained sharp teeth. That over time, birds lost their teeth and evolved beaks. And more! The story of bird evolution is fascinating, and When Dinosaurs Conquered the Skies explores this incredible history in a digestible, accessible way. This book from the successful Incredible Evolution series proves that fact can definitely be stranger and more exciting than fiction! Can you imagine coming face-to-face with a toothy pigeon?! Through digestible information and absorbing illustrations, young readers will be given an insight into how dinosaurs evolved flight and conquered the skies. This book is from the Incredible Evolution series, a fascinating, informative collection of books which examine the development of life on eart. Other titles available include: When Plants Took Over the Planet, When We Became Humans, and When the Whales Walked.

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.

With their eerie howls and fierce hunting skills, wolves are fascinating creatures. These loyal pack animals are close relatives to man's best friend, dogs. Learn more about these proud hunters.

This CSEC Biology Multiple Choice Practice book is a valuable exam preparation aid for CSEC Biology students. This book provides excellent practice for the multiple choice questions from Paper 1 of the CSEC examination, and has been specially written to help CSEC Biology students improve their Paper 1 exam score.

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.

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 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.

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? In this book, young readers will learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils and other mammals with unusual life cycles.