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Books > Children's & Educational > Science > Biology, life sciences > General
Readers are welcomed to the Lobe Labs and Dr. Brain activities in
this brightly illustrated, highly engaging book that uses science
to answer interesting questions that kids have about the brain and
human behavior. This is a fun primer on psychology and neuroscience
that makes complex psychological phenomenon and neural mechanisms
relatable to kids through illustrations, interesting factoids, and
more. Chapters include: What is the brain made up of and how does
it work? Why can't I tickle myself? Why do they shine a light in my
eyes when I hit my head in the game? Answers draw from both
psychology and neuroscience, giving ample examples of how the
science is relevant to the question and to the reader's life
experiences.
Explore the amazing human body with this visually-oriented title.
Readers can expect modern, engaging imagery and informative text.
Covering all GCSE specifications, this tried and tested series has
been fully updated to match the (9-1) GCSE Biology specifications
for first examination in 2018, as well as international
specifications. With a focus on science, concepts develop
naturally, engaging students and enabling them to get a thorough
understanding of Biology.
Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy
Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and
highly illustrated journey through the animal kingdom! Feathers,
fins, fur, feet-the animal kingdom is made up of nearly 9 million
known species! From flying fish to flightless birds, each living
creature has a unique role to play in the life of planet Earth. In
this book, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular
kids' podcast Wow in the World, will take you on a fact-filled
adventure to explore the funniest and most fascinating animals
known to humankind. Sections include: Build your own insect! Play
hide and seek, chameleon-style! Look for six signs you might be a
fish! And much, much more! Featuring hilarious illustrations and
filled with facts, jokes, photos, and quizzes, this book is a call
to the wild kids of the world. Join us as we venture onto land and
into the sky and sea to discover the WOW of Earth's creatures, both
big and small.
Providing guidance that helps students practice and troubleshoot
their exam technique, these books send them into their exam with
the confidence to aim for the best grades. - Enables students to
avoid common misconceptions and mistakes by highlighting them
throughout - Builds students' skills constructing and writing
answers as they progress through a range of practice questions -
Allows students to mark their own responses and easily identify
areas for improvement using the answers in the back of the book -
Helps students target their revision and focus on important
concepts and skills with key objectives at the beginning of every
chapter - Ensures that students maximise their time in the exam by
including examiner's tops and suggestions on how to approach the
questions This title has not been through the Cambridge
International endorsement process.
Learn the plant life cycle the Montessori way!Based on the proven
Montessori teaching method, Montessori: Seed Work introduces young
readers to the plant life cycle, starting with seeds before moving
on to each phase as the plant grows. Elements on each page are
textured for greater interactivity, and the book has two fun
gatefolds-one that flips down to reveal a plant's roots, and
another that folds out to show a sunflower following the
sun.Written by Bobby George, cofounder of the Baan Dek Montessori,
the Montessori series introduces young readers to key concepts by
beginning with the concrete and moving to the abstract. With each
book, young readers absorb age-appropriate information and gain a
better understanding of the world around them.
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Thylacine
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Ben Garrod; Illustrated by Gabriel Ugueto
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TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events
ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the
most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our
planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most
destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level
science fun. Here are the superstars of the story of life, from the
super-weird to the super-ferocious. Usually a species has 10
million years or so of evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe
doing homework, or even going to the moon before it goes extinct.
Thylacine was super-hunted. Wiped out by humans. The last wild
thylacine was shot in 1930, and the last captive one died in 1936.
We humans are the only species with the power to eliminate other
species from the story of life. But who are the winners and losers?
Nature doesn't always play nice, and Things That Make You Go Yuck!:
Crooked Critters showcases some of the worst offenders in the plant
and animal kingdoms. You'll meet trespassing toads, insects in
disguise, brood-borrowing cuckoos, and many more. It's a rogue's
gallery of some of nature's roughest, meanest species. Whether it's
nature's slimiest organisms or the weirdest mutations, Things That
Make You Go Yuck! celebrates survival of the fittest, grossest,
craziest, and creepiest things in nature, proving once and for all
that life in the wild is anything but ordinary. Ages 9-12
The next book in The Secret Life of... series, The Secret Life of
Viruses offers an engaging introduction to the science behind
viruses, how they spread, and how our bodies fight them. Young
readers will learn about what viruses are, how they reproduce and
spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the
world and more. By teaching readers about the science behind this
timely topic and offering context for practices like social
distancing and mask-wearing, this book will help ease fears kids
may have about the subject and empower them to take steps to keep
themselves and others healthy!
Spot On is spot on! The most popular course in South Africa, Spot
On has everything a learner needs in one book. Spot On improves
results, makes learning enjoyable, makes teaching a pleasure and is
easy to use. The Spot On Teacher’s Guide comes with printable
planning material, Formal Assessment Tasks, revision tests and
exams.
In today's world, we are witnessing simultaneous breakthroughs in reproductive technologies, genomics, and molecular biology. Advances in molecular genetic technology and understanding of the bovine genome have led to the development of tools that can be used to enhance profitability on cow-calf enterprises. Factors Affecting Calf Crop: Biotechnology of Reproduction provides a detailed compilation of current and forthcoming technology for managing reproduction in cattle.
The book discusses topics such as: approved techniques for controlling the estrous cycle in cattle; managing follicular growth with progesterone, estrogens, and prostaglandins; freezing, thawing, and transfer of cattle embryos; application of embryo transfer to the beef cattle industry; embryo transfer in topically adapted cattle; new factors affecting bull fertility; embryo collection and utilization technology, in vitro fertilization, somatic cell cloning, and genetic technologies; uses of real-time ultrasound; and sexed semen.
Over 25 leading animal scientists have combined their expertise to produce the first single-source reference that covers successful reproductive techniques that will, most likely, be the wave of the future. Expansive in scope, the book addresses current biotechnologies as they impact the production of beef cattle. Written at a level to appeal to the researcher, commercial producer, or student, Factors Affecting Calf Crop: Biotechnology of Reproduction presents you with a wealth of technologies applicable to animal agriculture.
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Lisowicia
(Paperback)
Ben Garrod; Illustrated by Gabriel Ugueto
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TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events
ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the
most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our
planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most
destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level
science fun. Usually a species has 10 million years or so of
evolving, eating, chasing, playing, maybe doing homework, or even
going to the moon before it goes extinct. Lisowicia was
super-sized. Weighing in at 9 tonnes, it was one of the largest
animals roaming the planet during the Late Triassic. It was a kind
of cross between a reptile and a mammal, but not quite either! What
did Lisowicia eat, how and where did it live and what caused the
complete disappearance of this animal which lay undiscovered for
over 200 million years? 'Eye-opening science with striking artwork'
Sunday Times 'Best Children's Books for Summer 2021' Collect all
eight books about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused
by asteroids or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate
change. Also includes: * Past brought to full-colour life by
palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto * Ask an Expert contributions from
leading scientists * Glossary and pronunciation guide
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Human Body
(Paperback)
Steffi Cavell-Clarke
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With this series, you will be able to impress your friends with
extreme facts on all things science. Discover mind-blowing
statistics and hair-raising truths that will leave your friends and
family gobsmacked!
This book presents selected conference proceedings from the 25th
Biennial Asian Association for Biology Education Conference. It
clarifies the differences between the structure of biology
education for educators and researchers. It solves open problems by
creating a bridge between biological research and its application
in education and the sustainable development of communities. The
book's first topic is Biology Education in an X, Y, Z World, which
provides ideas for how biology can be taught in innovative ways.
The second topic, The Endangered Planet - How can Biology Education
Help? discusses how humans depend on other species for survival and
how they have the power to cause or to prevent extinctions. The
third and final topic, Research in Biology, encompasses the growing
wealth of biological information resulting from scientific
research, especially in universities. Educators can use these
findings to enhance their teaching.
This superb Exam Practice Workbook from CGP is the perfect way to
prepare for the Higher Level Grade 9-1 OCR 21st Century GCSE
Biology exams. It's packed with a wide range of realistic
exam-style questions for every topic, including coverage of Working
Scientifically and all the required practicals you could be tested
on in the exams. Every question is labelled with a grade range on
the 9-1 scale, so it's easy to focus your practice on the
difficulty level that suits you best. Detailed step-by-step answers
are available in a separate book (9781782945109). Matching study
notes for OCR 21st Century GCSE Biology are available in CGP's
brilliantly clear Revision Guide - see 9781782945611.
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Florence Nightingale
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
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This in-depth student book from CGP comprehensively covers the
Higher Level Grade 9-1 AQA exam specification for GCSE Biology. It
contains detailed, accessible notes explaining every topic,
supported by clear diagrams, photographs, exam tips and worked
examples. Practice questions and exam-style questions are included
throughout, with detailed answers at the back. And of course,
there's superb coverage of the new elements of the Grade 9-1
course, including every required practical, maths skills and
Working Scientifically. We've even included the AQA Learning
Objectives for each topic, so you'll always know what you're
expected to understand for the final exams. There's also a free
Online Edition (accessed using the unique code printed inside the
front cover) that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or
tablet. CGP student books are also available for Grade 9-1 AQA GCSE
Chemistry (9781782945963) and AQA GCSE Physics (9781782945970).
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