Children's Encyclopedia of Biology

Author:   Tom Jackson
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781398833456


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 July 2024
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This captivating encyclopedia delves into biology's profound impact on our world, spanning botany, biotechnology, migrations, and medicine. Exploring key concepts in easily understandable terms, it features clever diagrams and stunning global photography. Suitable for curious children aged 8 and above, this volume illustrates how biology shapes our lives and the diverse creatures on our planet. Part of the Arcturus Children's Reference Library series, known for its stunning visuals and informative content, it's a must-have for any child's bookshelf, offering engaging insights into a variety of subjects, from the animal kingdom to space science.

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Author:   Tom Jackson
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.835kg
ISBN:  

9781398833456


ISBN 10:   1398833452
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 July 2024
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Classification Bacteria Protists Plants Fungi Simple invertebrates Arthropods Lower vertebrates Birds Mammals Homeostasis Digestion and excretion Food and diet Respiratory system Circulatory system Skeleton Muscles Nervous system The senses Immune system and diseases Reproductive system Growth and development Photosynthesis and respiration Plant bodies Plant reproduction New: plants in extreme habitats Animal bodies Animal locomotion Animal reproduction New: other senses Studying cells Plant cell Animals cell Bacterial cell Cell membranes and transport Building blocks Enzymes Cell locomotion Cell division Endosymbiosis Viruses DNA and chromosomes Reading genes Genotypes and phenotypes Reproduction Sex cells and fertilisation Genetic engineering The theory of evolution Creating new species Co-evolution Sexual selection Ecosystems Food webs Carbon cycle Other cycles Dry biomes Wet biomes Ocean zones Symbiosis Social groups Glossary Index

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Tom Jackson is a writer specialising in natural history, technology, and all things scientific. He studied zoology at Bristol University and has had spells working at the zoos in Jersey and Surrey. Tom has planted trees in Somerset, surveyed a Vietnamese jungle and rescued buffaloes from drought-ridden Zimbabwe. Writing jobs have taken him to the Galápagos Islands, the Amazon rainforest, the coral reefs of Indonesia, and the Sahara Desert. Nowadays, he can be found mainly in the attic.

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