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"(3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These books survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains and webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. - Paula M. Cairo The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue-- ""The Horn Book Guide"" Each title in this series is lavishly illustrated and includes research questions. There is not a lot of detail present, but rather an attempt to cover a fairly broad area quickly, and in a fashion that will catch the attention of middle school students. Since these topics are often covered in middle school science classes, this series is likely to be a good addition to the library. However, The Future of Life on Earth and Behavior in Living Things make some statements without supporting facts. I'd suggest adding some other titles for balance. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. -David Lininger, MS/HS Librarian, Hickory County R-1 Schools, Urbana, Missouri Library Media Connection Nov/Dec 2012 Additional Selection-- ""Library Media Connection"" Food chains and webs are incredibly complex ideas that incorporate many different aspects. In this book, a variety of concepts are thoroughly explained that relate to food chains and webs. They begin with an explanation of energy and how different life-forms use different types of energy. Producers and consumers are explained within a sample food chain building to more complex webs. An example of the Antarctic Food Web is given. The relationship between the sun and the varieties of living organisms is quite intriguing. At times, it feels overwhelming especially when considering the ramifications of the extinction of one species or the impact of human waste. The book is structured with a focus for each chapter with subdivisions in each. Sidebars give interesting information that relates to the chapter. The book also includes many starts and graphs to help explain the concepts. Each page has a side bar that reviews important vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, glossary, places for further information, and an index. -Angela Ralph, Harrison Elementary School Omaha Public Schools 12/1/2012-- ""Omaha Public Schools"" Whether comparing a blue whale to a puffball fungus or discussing chimpanzee communication or the Census of Marine Life project, this informative series fulfills core standards for life-science studies. The forthright writing covers organisms' adaptations and habitats, natural selection, and elemental genetics. Intriguing photos, diagrams, and text boxes enhance each volume. However, Life Processes asserts that Identical twins share exactly the same DNA, so they are just like clones, but Variation contradicts this by stating that researchers have recently discovered that there are some differences. - Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME School Library Journal April 2012 Issue-- ""School Library Journal"""

Whether comparing a blue whale to a puffball fungus or discussing chimpanzee communication or the Census of Marine Life project, this informative series fulfills core standards for life-science studies. The forthright writing covers organisms' adaptations and habitats, natural selection, and elemental genetics. Intriguing photos, diagrams, and text boxes enhance each volume. However, Life Processes asserts that ""Identical twins share exactly the same DNA, so they are just like clones,"" but Variation contradicts this by stating that researchers have recently discovered that ""there are some differences."" - Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME School Library Journal April 2012 Issue-- ""School Library Journal"" (3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These books survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains and webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. - Paula M. Cairo The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue-- ""The Horn Book Guide"" Each title in this series is lavishly illustrated and includes research questions. There is not a lot of detail present, but rather an attempt to cover a fairly broad area quickly, and in a fashion that will catch the attention of middle school students. Since these topics are often covered in middle school science classes, this series is likely to be a good addition to the library. However, The Future of Life on Earth and Behavior in Living Things make some statements without supporting facts. I'd suggest adding some other titles for balance. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. -David Lininger, MS/HS Librarian, Hickory County R-1 Schools, Urbana, Missouri Library Media Connection Nov/Dec 2012 Additional Selection-- ""Library Media Connection"" Food chains and webs are incredibly complex ideas that incorporate many different aspects. In this book, a variety of concepts are thoroughly explained that relate to food chains and webs. They begin with an explanation of energy and how different life-forms use different types of energy. Producers and consumers are explained within a sample food chain building to more complex webs. An example of the Antarctic Food Web is given. The relationship between the sun and the varieties of living organisms is quite intriguing. At times, it feels overwhelming especially when considering the ramifications of the extinction of one species or the impact of human waste. The book is structured with a focus for each chapter with subdivisions in each. Sidebars give interesting information that relates to the chapter. The book also includes many starts and graphs to help explain the concepts. Each page has a side bar that reviews important vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, glossary, places for further information, and an index. -Angela Ralph, Harrison Elementary School Omaha Public Schools 12/1/2012-- ""Omaha Public Schools""

"Whether comparing a blue whale to a puffball fungus or discussing chimpanzee communication or the Census of Marine Life project, this informative series fulfills core standards for life-science studies. The forthright writing covers organisms' adaptations and habitats, natural selection, and elemental genetics. Intriguing photos, diagrams, and text boxes enhance each volume. However, Life Processes asserts that ""Identical twins share exactly the same DNA, so they are just like clones,"" but Variation contradicts this by stating that researchers have recently discovered that ""there are some differences."" - Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME School Library Journal April 2012 Issue-- ""School Library Journal"" (3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These books survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains and webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. - Paula M. Cairo The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue-- ""The Horn Book Guide"" Each title in this series is lavishly illustrated and includes research questions. There is not a lot of detail present, but rather an attempt to cover a fairly broad area quickly, and in a fashion that will catch the attention of middle school students. Since these topics are often covered in middle school science classes, this series is likely to be a good addition to the library. However, The Future of Life on Earth and Behavior in Living Things make some statements without supporting facts. I'd suggest adding some other titles for balance. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. -David Lininger, MS/HS Librarian, Hickory County R-1 Schools, Urbana, Missouri Library Media Connection Nov/Dec 2012 Additional Selection-- ""Library Media Connection"" Food chains and webs are incredibly complex ideas that incorporate many different aspects. In this book, a variety of concepts are thoroughly explained that relate to food chains and webs. They begin with an explanation of energy and how different life-forms use different types of energy. Producers and consumers are explained within a sample food chain building to more complex webs. An example of the Antarctic Food Web is given. The relationship between the sun and the varieties of living organisms is quite intriguing. At times, it feels overwhelming especially when considering the ramifications of the extinction of one species or the impact of human waste. The book is structured with a focus for each chapter with subdivisions in each. Sidebars give interesting information that relates to the chapter. The book also includes many starts and graphs to help explain the concepts. Each page has a side bar that reviews important vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, glossary, places for further information, and an index. -Angela Ralph, Harrison Elementary School Omaha Public Schools 12/1/2012-- ""Omaha Public Schools"""

(3) 4-6 Web of Life series. These books survey crucial biological concepts. Seven processes (movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth), food chains and webs, biodiversity, conservation, and animal case studies provide a detailed picture of the connectedness of earth's creatures. The spacious design includes captioned photos, sidebars, and helpful charts and diagrams. Essential vocabulary is defined throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. - Paula M. Cairo The Horn Book Guide Fall 2012 issue-- The Horn Book Guide Each title in this series is lavishly illustrated and includes research questions. There is not a lot of detail present, but rather an attempt to cover a fairly broad area quickly, and in a fashion that will catch the attention of middle school students. Since these topics are often covered in middle school science classes, this series is likely to be a good addition to the library. However, The Future of Life on Earth and Behavior in Living Things make some statements without supporting facts. I'd suggest adding some other titles for balance. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. -David Lininger, MS/HS Librarian, Hickory County R-1 Schools, Urbana, Missouri Library Media Connection Nov/Dec 2012 Additional Selection-- Library Media Connection Food chains and webs are incredibly complex ideas that incorporate many different aspects. In this book, a variety of concepts are thoroughly explained that relate to food chains and webs. They begin with an explanation of energy and how different life-forms use different types of energy. Producers and consumers are explained within a sample food chain building to more complex webs. An example of the Antarctic Food Web is given. The relationship between the sun and the varieties of living organisms is quite intriguing. At times, it feels overwhelming especially when considering the ramifications of the extinction of one species or the impact of human waste. The book is structured with a focus for each chapter with subdivisions in each. Sidebars give interesting information that relates to the chapter. The book also includes many starts and graphs to help explain the concepts. Each page has a side bar that reviews important vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, glossary, places for further information, and an index. -Angela Ralph, Harrison Elementary School Omaha Public Schools 12/1/2012-- Omaha Public Schools Whether comparing a blue whale to a puffball fungus or discussing chimpanzee communication or the Census of Marine Life project, this informative series fulfills core standards for life-science studies. The forthright writing covers organisms' adaptations and habitats, natural selection, and elemental genetics. Intriguing photos, diagrams, and text boxes enhance each volume. However, Life Processes asserts that Identical twins share exactly the same DNA, so they are just like clones, but Variation contradicts this by stating that researchers have recently discovered that there are some differences. - Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME School Library Journal April 2012 Issue-- School Library Journal

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