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Hands-on grossology Hands-on grossology Sylvia Branzei Instructions for a variety of simple experiments that illustrate some of the more "disgusting" aspects of human physiology. Also includes experiments involving bread mold, snail slime, and sour milk. OL116183W
A Journey into Adaptation with Max Axiom, Super Scientist A Journey into Adaptation with Max Axiom, Super Scientist Agnieszka Biskup In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind adaptation. OL15180713W
Camouflaged creatures Camouflaged creatures Marie Racanelli Learn about different animals that can camouflage themselves to hide from their predators or prey. OL15596529W
Cool Biology Activities for Girls Cool Biology Activities for Girls Kristi Lew "Provides step-by-step instructions for activities demonstrating biology concepts and scientific explanations of the concepts presented"--Provided by publisher. OL16116842W
See-through animals See-through animals Natalie Lunis Do some animals really have the power of invisibility? In "See-Through Animals," you'll meet eight creatures whose clear body parts help them survive. OL16162928W
The scientists behind living things The scientists behind living things Robert Snedden Looks at some important biologists and botanists, historical and modern and from a range of cultures. OL16188939W
Scary sharks Scary sharks Camilla De la Bédoyère "This survey of the different shark species details their habitats, behavior, and adaptations that make them effective predators. Includes information about endangered sharks and which sharks are the… OL16564123W
Fearsome reptiles Fearsome reptiles Camilla De la Bédoyère "This survey of the deadliest reptiles in the world details their habitats, behavior, and adaptations such as venom and bites that make them dangerous to humans and other animals"--Provided by publis… OL16564125W
Animals grow new parts Animals grow new parts Elaine Pascoe Explores how and why some animals of the land and sea are able to grow new body parts. OL1920015W
Animal camouflage Animal camouflage Sarah Dennis In a world where majestic creatures soar, scatter, prance, and pounce through beautiful natural habitats, astounding discoveries and fascinating facts are waiting to be discovered in this beautifully… OL19719428W
They just know They just know Robin Yardi "How do some young animals know what to do and how to do it? Does someone teach a caterpillar what to eat? Who gives a baby shark swimming lessons? Sometimes young animals learn things from their par… OL20009268W
Fry to Seahorse Fry to Seahorse Camilla De la Bédoyère Comment appelle-t-on un bébé hippocampe? Que mange un hippocampe? Comment un papa hippocampe s'occupe-t-il des œufs?--Résumé de l'éditeur. OL20436796W
Perfectly hidden Perfectly hidden Christine Schlitt Presents information about the world's thirty-five best natural masters of disguise, including caterpillars that look like twigs, see-through fish, and praying mantises disguised as petals. OL20645059W
Amazing feats of biological engineering Amazing feats of biological engineering Melissa Abramovitz Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of biological engineering. Engaging te… OL20901881W
Secondary Biology : S1 to National 4 Student Book Secondary Biology : S1 to National 4 Student Book Graham Moffat,Billy Dickson,Leckie and Leckie Staff 1 volume ; 27 cm OL21140887W
Ways into Science Ways into Science Peter Riley 1 volume : 27 cm OL21579224W
Genetics Genetics Gareth Stevens Publishing Explores DNA, how it determines heredity, and some of the implications of recent genetic discoveries. Includes related activities. OL23865119W
Protists and fungi Protists and fungi Gareth Stevens Publishing Explores the appearance, characteristics, and behavior of protists and fungi, lifeforms which are neither plants nor animals, using specific examples such as algae, mold, and mushrooms. OL23865120W
Living lanterns; luminescence in animals Living lanterns; luminescence in animals Hilda Simon Describes the physical characteristics and habits of a variety of animals that produce their own light. OL5898067W
The wolf girls The wolf girls Jane Yolen,Heidi E. Y. Stemple,Roger Roth A young aspiring detective narrates the known facts of an unsolved historical mystery--the discovery in a forest in India of two girls said to have been raised by wolves--and challenges the reader to… OL97297W
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