Biology
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Strange Bedfellows: Adventures in the Science, History, and Surprising Secrets of Stds"Joyful and funny . . . Park uses science, compassion, humor, diverse stories and examples of her own shame-free living to take the stigma out of these infections." --The New York Times With curiosity and wit, Strange Bedfellows rips back the bedsheets to expose...
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Seven and a Half Lessons about the BrainFrom the author of How Emotions Are Made, a myth-busting primer on the brain in the tradition of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman...
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Many: The Diversity of Life on EarthAfter magnifying the beauty of unseen organisms in Tiny Creatures, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton turn their talents to the vast variety of life on Earth. The more we study the world around us, the more living things we discover every day. The planet...
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Slugs, Bugs, and SalamandersIf you aren't fond of slugs and bugs, you might be pleased to discouver that salamanders will help control them in your garden. In contrast, nectar and pollen attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Other exctions include the helpful and harmful plant-eters, predators of the plant-eters,...
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The Life Cycle of a ChickenHow does a chick grow in an egg? Find out the answer and more about the life cycle of a chicken in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a chicken's life cycle. A table of...
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Biology Workbook for DummiesGet a feel for biology with hands-on activities Biology Workbook For Dummies is a practical resource that provides you with activities to help you better understand concepts in biology. Covering all the topics required in high school and college biology classes, this workbook gives...
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BiofabricationHow engineered materials and machines powered by living biological cells can tackle technological challenges in medicine, agriculture, and global security. You are a biological machine whose movement is powered by skeletal muscle, just as a car is a machine whose movement is powered by...
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Human Physiology: A Very Short IntroductionVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Physiology is the science of life, and sets out to understand how living things work and what makes them distinct from the non-living. It considers how our bodies are supplied with energy, how they maintain their internal parameters,...
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Concepts of BiologyConcepts of Biology is designed for the introductory biology course for nonmajors taught at most two- and four-year colleges. The scope, sequence, and level of the program are designed to match typical course syllabi in the market. Concepts of Biology includes interesting applications, features...
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Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNAWhy do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works. In Genetics: Breaking...
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Microbiology For DummiesMicrobiology For Dummies (9781119544425) was previously published as Microbiology For Dummies (9781118871188). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Microbiology is the...
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It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families"An outstanding book. . . . Meets the needs of those in-between or curious kids who are not ready, developmentally or emotionally, for It's Perfectly Normal." --Booklist (starred review) How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a...
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An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four LivesNational Bestseller"Gives you all the context you need to understand the science of immunity. ... An Elegant Defense left me with [a] sense of awe." --Bill Gates, Gates Notes Summer Reading ListThe Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist "explicates for the lay reader the...
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Shark Biology and Conservation: Essentials for Educators, Students, and EnthusiastsFeed your fascination with sharks! This complete resource enlightens readers on the biology, ecology, and behavior of sharks with approachable explanations and more than 250 stunning color illustrations.Studies of shark biology have flourished over the last several decades. An explosion of new research methods...
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Mammals Who Morph: The Universe Tells Our Evolution StoryThe third book of the series is a scientifically accurate telling of the story of mammals and humans. Gorgeous and ethereal illustrations and a story that brings children into a state of connectedness with the universe makes this an amazing book for parents and...
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Superpowers of Nature: Wild Wonders of the WorldSuperpowers of Nature is a fascinating, quirky photographic book featuring the amazing superpowers in the animal kingdom. With incredible photos and fascinating text, this book is a celebration of biodiversity and nature. From the platypus to the peregrine falcon, find out all about these...
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The Life Cycle of a FrogDid you know that the mating call of a leopard frog sounds like a low snore? Find out more interesting facts and details about frogs in this fascinating book. Captivating photographs support the text and give readers a deeper understanding of a frog's life...
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Biology: Life as We Know It! [With Poster]Basher Science: Biology, Life As We Know It created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Dan Green: Nature's building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA,...
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The Serengeti Rules: The Quest to Discover How Life Works and Why It Matters - With a New Q&A with the AuthorNow the subject of an Emmy Award-winning film the New York Times calls "spellbinding" How does life work? How does nature produce the right numbers of zebras and lions on the African savanna, or fish in the ocean? How do our bodies produce the...
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The Octopus ScientistsWith three hearts and blue blood, its gelatinous body unconstrained by jointed limbs or gravity, the octopus seems to be an alien, an inhabitant of another world. It's baggy, boneless body sprouts eight arms covered with thousands of suckers--suckers that can taste as well...
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