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Life Processes explains that how living things function is a big question at the heart of science. It looks at the seven life processes - movement, respiration, sensitivity, nutrition, excretion, reproduction, and growth - as well as tackling common confusions about the science and showing how each topic is relevant to the reader.

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"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"""

(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 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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Anna Claybourne enjoys writing nonfiction for children. It's a good thing she does, because she's the author of well-over 100 books on a range of topics.

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