Biology is the science of life. Our planet is teeming with life - from simple, single-cell organisms to highly-complex predators. Discover how biologists classify the overwhelming number of species that exist. Find out how plants reproduce and how they feed themselves. Learn how DNA determines the colour of your hair.

Science Crackers is a great series for all budding scientists wanting to understand the world. With a back-to-basics approach to the core topics, these books investigate science in a clear and concise way. Simple, practical activities will help children understand how science is relevant to their everyday lives.

Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such as the life cycle, the human body, plantlife, evolution and ecosystems. It is filled with up to date information straight from the headlines on such topical issues as stem cell research and the latest dinosaur discoveries. Complicated topics are kept fun with a variety of techniques including comic strips, fact boxes and 'nerdy notes' post-its with handy mnemonics written on them. It offers fun yet simple experiments that give children working examples to learn from.

An expert and comprehensive medical reference work on the physiology of the brain, brain disorders and psychological illnesses. Includes more than 75 topics, ranging from the structure of the brain to depression, from brain damage to the effects of caffeine on the brain to what happens in our heads when we laugh. Features more than 600 colour photographs, medical imaging and detailed graphics to help the reader quickly understand the workings of the human mind.

Why do some people have blue eyes and others, green? Why are some people good at music, and others at sport? And why do some people love seafood, and others HATE olives? The Story of You has the answers! From genetics and evolution to our environment and our families, the book looks at all the factors that shape us into the people we are. It explains how physical characteristics and abilities are passed down through generations, and why some things are inherited and others not. It explores how evolution has shaped us as a species, and at how the world we live in has impacted on and shaped us. It also looks at intelligence, where it comes from, and how we learn. The brain and the mind are explored, as are concepts such as personality, how we build relationships with other people, and how and why we form memories. The science behind all this is complex, but Anna Claybourne's clear, simple text renders it both accessible and of real interest to children - this is an invaluable resource for helping them to understand both the world and their place within it.

This informative book illustrates how the plant life cycle helps maintain the balance of nature. It focuses on how living and non-living things depend on each other, and on the ways humans sometimes negatively impact on this. In this book, students will learn about the plant life cycle and on the important role it plays in nature.

Cells, Tissues, and Organs examines how cells work together to form tissues, organs, and organ systems. You will learn about the scientists who first viewed cells, the different parts of plant and animal cells and why your body breathes, circulates blood, and feels pain. So, come on a fantastic journey into the world of cells, tissues, and organs! Sci-Hi is an engaging, comprehensive, and visually stimulating series that takes learning science core curriculum to a whole new level.