Nature’s building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the huma
Nature’s building blocks have never been more sociable than in this newest offering from the creators of The Periodic Table and Physics. From cells to DNA, from viruses to mammals, from chlorophyll to flowers and fruit, and including the human body’s parts and systems, Biology is a single volume BIO101 course. Distinctive characters, a creative pallette, and straight- forward text make it all clear—and fun!
Book Details:
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 9/16/2008
Pages: 128
Reading Level: Age 10 and Up
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Gives clear introductory information about biology and its related terms and concepts in a precise, easy-to-read manner. The illustrations are reminiscent of the anime style, so while they are clever and "hip" now, they will likely be considered outdated and old-fashioned inGives clear introductory information about biology and its related terms and concepts in a precise, easy-to-read manner. The illustrations are reminiscent of the anime style, so while they are clever and "hip" now, they will likely be considered outdated and old-fashioned in a few years....more
I liked this book because it taught me new things and was entertaining at the same time. Also because it taught me facts about how things in the body works and how you can keep yourself healthy. Another reason is because it talked about differant types of animals and how plaI liked this book because it taught me new things and was entertaining at the same time. Also because it taught me facts about how things in the body works and how you can keep yourself healthy. Another reason is because it talked about differant types of animals and how plants and trees grow. ...more
Explains the basics of biology. Although a children's book with cutesy drawings and writing, it is surprisingly informative for people like me who don't know anything about mitochondria, ribosomes, protists and keratin.Explains the basics of biology. Although a children's book with cutesy drawings and writing, it is surprisingly informative for people like me who don't know anything about mitochondria, ribosomes, protists and keratin....more
The book is very clearly written and precise with information on each biology part. Also, it makes learning fun by creating and using characters to make it interesting. The key points are listed at the beginning then goes into more detail on how the subject works List includeThe book is very clearly written and precise with information on each biology part. Also, it makes learning fun by creating and using characters to make it interesting. The key points are listed at the beginning then goes into more detail on how the subject works List includes: cell types, animals, body parts, and more... - wide range of subjects! ...more
I bought this book for The Kid because she begged for it. Actually, I would buy her any book that she asked for, but don't let her know that! :)
This book is informative and fun. It's drawings are hilarious, while being educational. I like how each example goes in-depth enougI bought this book for The Kid because she begged for it. Actually, I would buy her any book that she asked for, but don't let her know that! :)
This book is informative and fun. It's drawings are hilarious, while being educational. I like how each example goes in-depth enough that my 7 year old understood what was going on, but I didn't have to have an awkward conversation about anything.
Frankly, I praise all the books in this series. :)...more
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Dan Green spent his first four years in Africa, until his family swapped the African sun for Welsh rain. He grew up an English-American hybrid in the heart of Wales and then went to Cambridge University to study geology. After college, he shipped out to Italy to chase a dream of rock 'n' roll stardom, wound up in Venezuela, wThere is more than one author with this name in the Goodreads' database.
Dan Green spent his first four years in Africa, until his family swapped the African sun for Welsh rain. He grew up an English-American hybrid in the heart of Wales and then went to Cambridge University to study geology. After college, he shipped out to Italy to chase a dream of rock 'n' roll stardom, wound up in Venezuela, where he became editor of the English language newspaper and survived a coup d'etat and most recently rode his motorbike across Europe to Morocco. Dan is the "voice of Basher" - the best-selling children's science series created by the graphic artist Basher (basherbooks.com/usa/home.html). He has also written humor books, comic strips for Horrible Histories and Horrible Science, and is the author of the Footprint Venezuela Handbook.