Explore the wonders of biology inside and outside of the classroom with The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology.

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Science facts made easy. From the dynamic sister duo behind the beloved Amoeba Sisters YouTube channel, this visual learning book features 24 major educational concepts commonly taught in life sciences courses. Designed to alleviate the intimidation often associated with complex science concepts, this guide employs amusing mnemonics, real-world examples, and light-hearted humorous anecdotes to make biology topics more approachable and relatable.

Designed for anyone studying biology. Whether you're a high school student, a college scholar, or a curious biology enthusiast, this book ensures that learning biology remains engaging and accessible for all ages to enjoy. This book tackles topics students often find difficult, such as cell transport, cellular respiration, protein synthesis, DNA replication, mitosis, and meiosis, with each chapter addressing stumbling blocks they may encounter in the classroom or during study prep. Whether used as an introduction to a concept or to recap a lesson, this book also makes a great supplement to your biology textbook as a classroom set.

Pairs well with any biology course.

• Illustrations, diagrams, and cartoons break down complex biology concepts
• Short chapters provide a biology foundation in the style of Amoeba Sisters videos
• Useful for teachers and students, includes objectives at end of each chapter to help with test preparation
• Glossary of over 250 biology vocabulary words with easy-to-understand, brief definitions

So if you enjoy teen and kid science books such as Physics for Curious Kids, Awesome Facts That Will Make You Look Super Smart, or Noah's Fascinating World of STEAM Experiments, then you'll love The Amoeba Sisters' Cartoon Guide to Biology.

With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Biology is an invaluable resource for readers of all ages who want to learn science in an easy and engaging way.

Learn key biology topics including:

• Cells
• Genetics
• Metabolism
• Plant and animal structure and function
• Human health and disease
• Ecology
• Biology in the 21st century, and much more.

I myself am so convinced that the theory of evolution, especially to the extent to which it has been applied, will be one of the greatest jokes in the history books of the future. Posterity will marvel that so very flimsy and dubious an hypothesis could be accepted with the incredible credulity it has. -Malcolm Muggeridge

From a factual foundation, Charles Darwin persuasively extrapolates an erroneous explanation of life's diversity and complexity apart from God's handiwork.... Christians, using Scripture and science, should study this profoundly influential book thoroughly and cautiously. -From Dr. Wilson's Introduction

Few books have impacted the Western world so powerfully and irreversibly as Darwin's On the Origin of Species, yet a small number of people today actually read it. Darwin's slow and dry prose is hardly gripping, but Christians who want to pose an intelligent challenge to evolution need to read Darwin-and be able to explain him more competently than the evolutionists. When they do so, they will be surprised to learn that he foresaw many of the holes that have appeared in his theory since the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle.

This Canon Classic is essential for anyone who wants to understand how evolution has come to get such a tight grip on our culture. The Canon Classics series presents the most definitive works of Western literature in a colorful, well-crafted, and affordable way. Unlike many other thrift editions, our classics are printed on thicker text stock and feature individualized designs that prioritize readability by means of proper margins, leading, characters per line, font, trim size, etc. Each book's materials and layout combine to make the classics a simple and striking addition to classrooms and homes, ideal for introducing the best of literary culture and human experience to the next generation.

This Worldview Edition features an introduction divided into sections on The World Around, About the Author, What Other Notables Said, Setting, Characters, & Plot Summary, Worldview Analysis, and 21 Discussion Questions & Answers.

A fascinating survey of the backboned family, starting with fish and amphibians and moving on to reptiles, birds, and mammals of land and sea, detailing not only their life cycles and the structure and function of their anatomical features, but also how they interacted with each other and changing environmental conditions. Dozens of illustrations are included, some with labels for students to copy into their notebooks and others showing animals in their natural habitats. The reader is encouraged throughout to think along with the author, considering this and wondering about that, and in the end marveling at the wonders of creation. Sequel to Life and Her Children which provides an in-depth description of the invertebrates.

Workbook Features:
- Ages 11-18, Grades 6-12
- 128 pages, 8 1/2 inches x 10 1/2 inches
- Covers genetics, atoms, elements, compounds and bonds, and more
- Features self quizzes and practice pages
- Key word definitions and answer key included

Science Matters: Give your students the reinforcement they need with the 128-page comprehensive Biology Workbook for grades 6-12. This book includes realistic diagrams and engaging activities to support practice in all areas of biology.

Versatile Resource: This workbook is the perfect skill-building resource for both home and school! The activities in this book reinforce essential science skill practice in the areas of life science, physical science, and earth science.

Correlated To Current State Standards: This book covers matter and atoms, cells, classifying animals, genetics, plant and animal structures, human body systems, and ecological relationships--featuring engaging activities and an answer key.

The 100 Series: For decades, the 100+ series has been a favorite resource among teachers for daily review and reinforcement. Each title features in-depth practice activities for key subject area skills.

Why Carson Dellosa: For more than 45 years, Carson Dellosa has provided solutions for parents and teachers to help their children get ahead and exceed learning goals. Carson Dellosa supports your child's educational journey every step of the way.

If you thought biology was the province of secular scientists, think again: The Riot and the Dance is biology like you've never seen it before. With over 130 original illustrations and several hundred figures total, this book is first and foremost an approachable and readable explanation of the basics of biology. But Dr. Wilson doesn't dumb down the concepts, either. Using analogies, anecdotes, and simple, personable language, Dr. Wilson teaches students the bottom-line themes and key details of biology. The Riot and the Dance is not a pile of disconnected facts: it is an integrated foundation for understanding biological life, and it will stir up curiosity about all life from fungus firearms to familiar vertebrates -- that, along with a greater desire to praise the Creator of it all.

This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for:

• High school and college courses
• Homeschooling
• Virtual Learning
• Learning pods

• Comprehensive Content Review: Begin your study with the basic building block of biology and build as you go. Topics include, the cell, bacteria and viruses, fungi, plants, invertebrates, Homo sapiens, biotechnology, and much more.
• Effective Organization: Topic organization and simple lesson formats break down the subject matter into manageable learning modules that help guide a successful study plan customized to your needs.
• Clear Examples and Illustrations: Easy-to-follow explanations, hundreds of helpful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step examples make this book ideal for self-study and rapid learning.
• Practice Exercises: Each chapter ends with practice exercises designed to reinforce and extend key skills and concepts. These checkup exercises, along with the answers and solutions, will help you assess your understanding and monitor your progress.
• Access to Online Practice: Take your learning online for 50 practice questions designed to test your knowledge with automated scoring to show you how far you have come.

In the twenty-first century, because of climate change and other human activities, many animal species have become extinct, and many others are at risk of extinction. Once they are gone, we cannot bring them back--or can we?

With techniques such as cloning, scientists want to reverse extinction and return lost species to the wild. Some scientists want to create clones of recently extinct animals, while others want to make new hybrid animals.

Many people are opposed to de-extinction. Some critics say that the work diverts attention from efforts to save species that are endangered. Others say that de-extinction amounts to scientists playing God. Explore the pros and cons of de-extinction and the cutting-edge science that makes it possible.

We can change the world with genetic modification--but should we?

CRISPR stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats. If it sounds complicated, it is--but it's also one of the most powerful ways we can shape the future. And it's poised to completely upend the way we think about science.

Author Yolanda Ridge tackles this topic in a friendly and accessible tone, with two introductory chapters covering the basics of DNA and genetic modification before taking readers through the ways that this ground-breaking science could affect them by potentially:

But all of these possible advancements come with risks, the biggest being that the consequences are unknown. Chapters end with Stop, Go, Yield sections encouraging readers to consider the pros and cons of using CRISPR. Cutting Questions give readers the opportunity to further reflect on the ethics of the science.

CRISPR is a game changer. This important book, with detailed scientific illustrations, brings much needed clarity to a topic that will affect readers for generations to come.

This Lab Manual is the perfect lab companion to The Riot and the Dance, including 25 labs along with materials list, objectives, exercises, detailed lab instructions, and a year long schedule of interactive labs corresponding to the Student text. Enjoy getting your hands (or latex gloves, at least) dirty with your children!

The Riot and the Dance is biology like you've never seen it before. With over 130 original illustrations and several hundred figures total, the student book is first and foremost an approachable and readable explanation of the complicated basics of biology. Rather than teaching a pile of disconnected facts about biology, Gordon Wilson gives the reader a foundational knowledge of living things alongside his primary goal, which is to stir up a long-lasting wonder and curiosity about life and a greater desire to praise the Creator.

If you look at a piece of a leaf or a drop of saliva through a microscope, what do you see? Cells are the basic building blocks of life and they make up every living thing, from plants to animals, from humans to bacteria! In Cells: Experience Life at Its Tiniest , readers ages 12 to 15 investigate cells and learn how they affect our health, reproduction, criminal investigations, and agriculture. Through cell science, scientists have been able to create many things to help society, including seeds that grow better in certain locations, tools that can detect DNA at crime scenes, and immunizations to keep people healthy.

To reinforce learning and encourage investigation, hands-on activities include finding and identifying bacteria from pond water and human mouths and building models of different types of cells. Links to online primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites provide a digital learning component that appeals to this age group and promotes further, independent learning while strengthening practical connections to the material. Additional materials include a glossary and a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources.

Embark on an exciting journey through Earth's distant past, when vast ice expanses dominated the scenery and majestic, intriguing creatures inhabited a frozen world. Discover the spectacular environments in which these incredible creatures lived. From cold tundras to vast boreal forests, witness how animals adapted to landscapes in constant change. Admire the ingenuity of evolution as we unveil the secrets behind the unique physical characteristics of these creatures, from dense fur to formidable tusks that helped them face the challenges of a constantly changing world. Learn how they hunted and discover their varied and often surprising diets, revealing the secrets of their survival.

- Fully comprehensive and matched to the new 2014 syllabus
- Concise and focused approach simplifies complex ideas, building truly confident understanding
- Clear and explanatory style uses plenty of visuals to make each concept accessible, easing comprehension
- Build a strong foundation of assessment skills, strengthening potential with integrated exam questions
- Develop assessment confidence, drawing on thorough assessment support and advice
- Clear and straightforward language helps EAL learners focus on the Biology

About the Series:
Written by IB examiners, Oxford IB Study Guides effectively reinforce key topics in a concise, user-friendly format, cementing understanding. Aligned with current syllabuses these indispensable books effectively prepare learners for assessment with revision support, past paper questions, and exam strategies.

An engaging introduction to the invertebrates, beginning with the simple amoeb and concluding with the complex centipedes, spiders, and six-legged insects. In between the reader encounters a number of groups of animals of increasing complexity, beginning with the living sponge, the traveling jelly-fish, and the wondrous coral-builders, then passing on to the star-fish, sea-urchins, and sea-cucumbers. Next come mussels and snails, cuttle-fish and oysters, followed by creeping worms, and arriving at last at the joint-legged division including crabs that live in the water, as well as the aforementioned centipedes, spiders, and insects that breathe only in the air, which comprise more than four-fifths of the living beings on our globe. All creatures are described in such a way as to arouse an abiding interest in them and their behavior. Dozens of labeled ink drawings suitable for copying into notebooks are included, encouraging close attention to details.