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Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and FoesCome meet the good, the bad, and the ugly--yes, germs There's so much to discover about germs. Did you know that germs make your stomach growl as they break down your food? Or that they can travel the world on anything from fleas and...
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The Story of Life: Great Discoveries in BiologyA unique opportunity for students to learn biology through stories told by one of the great science storytellers of our time: Sean B. Carroll. This enriching text follows the structure of an introductory biology course, with brief chapters that span the breadth of the...
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Where Do Chicks Come From?Read and find out about eggs--and how baby chicks grow inside of them--in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Learn how chicks develop, how they get the food they need to grow, and how a mother hen helps keep them safe in this introduction to...
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Infinity: The Magical Cycles of the UniverseThe whole universe flows in eternal natural cycles, and this poetic journey captures the beauty of how nothing disappears and everything is infinite! With all things that exist in the universe, when they come to an end, they start over. Nothing disappears completely; everything...
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FalconsFalcons dive through the air. These birds of prey can reach speeds of more than 240 miles an hour! Their thin bodies and long, pointed wings help them go fast. Young readers will be quick to learn all they can about fierce falcons with...
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A Business of Ferrets: Collective Nouns of the Animal KingdomA lyrical and beautifully illustrated picture book exploring the creativity of collective nouns in the animal kingdom.Highly detailed, whimsical illustrations invite both the child and the adult reader to delight in the imagery suggested by a parliament of owls, a kaleidoscope of butterflies, a...
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Handbook of Obesity in Obstetrics and GynecologyHandbook of Obesity in Obstetrics and Gynecology addresses all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology in obese patients, providing evidence-based guidance for the treatment and management of gynecological problems and pregnancy-related care in obese women. The book is a valuable resource for junior doctors,...
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Tadpoles and Frogs: Make Your Own Model!Learn about the incredible life cycle of frogs, then build the press-out model inside! This ingenious, full-color board book gives children the opportunity to discover discover the remarkable life cycle of a frog in an interactive way. The easy-to-understand text and enticing artworks by...
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Friendly Biology Student WorkbookThe Friendly Biology Student Workbook accompanies the Friendly Biology student textbook. This workbook includes worksheet pages which provide practice and mastery of the concepts presented in the student textbook. Additional information can be found at www.friendlybiology.comAuthor: Joey a. HajdaPublisher: Friendly SciencesPublished: 03/10/2017Pages: 92Binding Type:...
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A Mousetrap for DarwinIn 1996 Darwin's Black Box thrust Lehigh University biochemist Michael Behe into the national spotlight. The book, and his subsequent two, sparked a firestorm of criticism, and his responses appeared in everything from the New York Times to science blogs and the journal Science....
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Born Believers: The Science of Children's Religious Belief"A masterful discussion of whether children are born with a natural ability to exercise faith in God" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Infants have a lot to make sense of in the world: Why does the sun shine and night fall; why do some objects...
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Live Long and Evolve: What Star Trek Can Teach Us about Evolution, Genetics, and Life on Other WorldsAn engaging journey into the biological principles underpinning a beloved science-fiction franchise In Star Trek, crew members travel to unusual planets, meet diverse beings, and encounter unique civilizations. In these remarkable space adventures, does Star Trek reflect biology and evolution as we know it?...
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Gut Garden: A Journey Into the Wonderful World of Your MicrobiomeA multi-award nominated visual exploration of the universe that exists within our own bodies.''An effective combination of clear science writing and entertaining illustrations. A great addition to any children's library or as a complementary text for science classes studying the microbiome''. -- School Library...
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It's Catching: The Infectious World of Germs and MicrobesDon't be afraid to delve into the good, bad, and sometimes truly ugly world of germs. Microbiologist Jennifer Gardy, who calls herself a disease detective, picks up her microscope to bring expert insight to the microbes that are all around us but are too...
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Karl, Get Out of the Garden!: Carolus Linnaeus and the Naming of EverythingDo you know what a Solanum caule inermi herbaceo, foliis pinnatis incises, racemis simplicibus is?* Carolus (Karl) Linnaeus started off as a curious child who loved exploring the garden. Despite his intelligence--and his mother's scoldings--he was a poor student, preferring to be outdoors with...
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Cell and Molecular Biology Lab ManualA laboratory manual for an undergraduate-level cell and molecular biology course.Author: Cristina C. Thompson, David a. ThompsonPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 06/14/2011Pages: 170Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.36dISBN: 9781463530082This title is not returnable
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Monarch and MilkweedOne of nature's most perfect relationships Every spring the monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles in search of the ideal milkweed plant. When she finds it, she lays her eggs on the plant, so when each egg hatches, the baby caterpillar can feed on...
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The Circulatory SystemThe body needs oxygen to survive. This title explores how the heart and blood vessels carry oxygen through the body. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a...
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The Endocrine SystemThe body makes hormones to control many different functions, such as growth and sleep. This title explores the different glands that make hormones and the variety of functions they control. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
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If You Wake a SkunkOh-oh! A skunk! What's a pair of campers to do? This laugh-out-loud cautionary tale will have readers cringing as each page is turned. Tension builds as the campers creep closer and tempt fate, dismissing the skunk's warnings. But skunks can be fakers. Does this...
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