A description of the historic 1925 trial in which a Tennessee high school biology teacher was accused of violating state law by teaching Darwin's theory of evolution.
Provides answers to children's questions about animals, plants, and the world around them.
A further title from the question and answer series I WONDER WHY, with colour artwork and cartoons, an examination of the physical geography of seashores, islands and oceans, the animals that live in the oceans and human exploration of deep water, with unusual facts and analogies.
Oscar is a curious kitten, and at the pond he is full of questions about growing things. Luckily, Frog can help with the answers — after all, he’s gone through some impressive changes himself! Includes lesson summaries! Back matter includes an index and supplemental activities.
Presents an introduction to the science of plants and other living things, provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twelve experiments designed to reinforce student knowledge of the topic, and in.
World of Wonder series introduces readers (Ages 6-9) to some of the most intriguing, amazing, fascinating, and surprising people, places, animals, and things in the universe.Our planet has an amazing variety of life forms, from fast-running predators to gigantic trees. This book lists some of the fastest, largest and most unusual animals.
Realistic illustrations and charming cartoons combine to reveal the mysteries behind such inquires as when did life on earth begin and what killed the dinosaurs, in an innovative reference that satisfies any child's curiosity about the prehistoric world.
This book is packed with stunning colour photographs and diagrams. Together with a detailed and expertly written text, it provides an accurate, comprehensive account of the topic of the Human Body for key stage 3 students. Main text is supported by a series of fact files which provide information at a glance: history file, future file, test and fact files. It covers: cells, tissues and body sys…
The Garbage Gang discovers a beehive in a stinky situation and they wonder, Do Bees Poop? With the help of a little bee friend, they get an answer to their burning question. By the end, they’ll be knee deep in knowledge about living and nonliving things.
Key biological terms are defined in a way that all readers can understand in this book that explains the essential concepts of life processes and how living and nonliving things relate to each other. The basics of feeding, respiration, waste, and reproduction, among other important activities that sustain living things, are explained in clear, simple language, with colorful photographs to illus…