Biology For Children

Be truly inspired by these powerful true stories of animal heroes: meet heroic bears, drone-catching eagles, loyal dogs, sassy cats, and much, much more! This audiobook brings you the heart-wrenching stories of the real animals who traversed treacherous paths, made daring rescues and went above and beyond to save human lives. When faced with human conflict, these animals have all shown bravery, friendship, or brought comfort. Journey throughout history from Hannibal's elephants to a guide dog in the Twin Towers.

A fact filled collection taking a close-up look at some of the fantastic creatures we live among. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal welfare, plus a bonus animal-themes poetry collection.

Seeing brightly colored flowers, hearing nuts go "crunch," and feeling cold ice cream on your tongue—we use our senses to explore the world. How many ways to use your senses can you find in this book?

Dr. Jonas Salk is one of the most celebrated doctors and medical researchers of the 20th century. The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by the devastation he saw when the soldiers returned from battle after WWII. Determined to help, he worked to become a doctor and eventually joined the team that created the influenza vaccine. But Jonas wanted to do more. As polio ravaged the United States - even the president was not immune! - Jonas decided to lead the fight against this terrible disease.

Beyond the biology and behavior of these sea creatures, "Marine Biology for Kids" delves into the unique habitats that make up the marine ecosystem, from coral reefs to the open ocean, and the delicate ecological balances that sustain them. It doesn't shy away from the pressing issues of human and natural threats to these environments, fostering an early awareness and stewardship in young listeners. The book rounds off with an inspiring call to action, guiding aspiring young marine biologists on how they can start on their path and make a difference in the world of marine conservation.

Ecology for Kids helps children aged 10 and up better understand the complexity of the natural world and the web of life. Topics covered include predator and prey relationships, and how creatures are interconnected via food chains. The book also explores how these food chains can be impacted by extinction events and the potential impacts of global warming and actions that can be taken to reduce the impact. This is a great guide to some important biology topics for interested middle schoolers.

By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of the oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman - who didn’t go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists - change everyone’s minds?

Wieso muss man pupsen und warum leuchten Glühwürmchen? Kinderfragen von der Maus beantwortet. Weil Eltern nicht alles wissen können, hat die Maus jede Menge mausschlaue Antworten gesammelt. Kindgerecht und unterhaltsam aufbereitet beantwortet dieses Hörbuch die wichtigsten Fragen zum menschlichen Körper und zur Tierwelt aus "Das große Mauswissen". Am Ende wissen wir nicht nur, warum uns manchmal der Magen knurrt oder warum Milchzähne ausfallen, sondern auch ob Enten kalte Füße bekommen und ob Hühner einen Bauchnabel haben. Ein ebenso spannendes wie lehrreiches Hörbuch, gelesen von Armin Maiwald, einem der Experten für Maus-Sachgeschichten.

Have you ever wondered just how a glow stick works? Or what about those glow-in-the-dark stars you stick on your ceiling keep on shining? In her first book, author and teacher Anita Sitarski answers these questions and more giving listeners the inside scoop on everything that glows. Fireflies, bacteria, squid, jelly fish—what do all of these things have in common? They glow! It seems like one of mother nature’s mysteries, but many curious scientists have begun to shine light on this beautiful phenomenon.

This audiobook reveals the secret lives of salt marshes. Along the coasts, where ocean tides mix salt water with fresh water, nature has created salt marshes - soggy places full of natural wonders. For years, salt marshes were maligned, drained, or filled in. Now salt marshes are valued as the home of fascinating wildlife, including more than twenty different species of birds. Ornithologist and photographer Doug Wechsler takes the reader on a down-and-muddy tour of the year-round activity in these wonderlands.

You might think that koalas are boring, just because all they do is eat eucalyptus leaves and sleep. For 19 hours a day. But you’d be wrong. They’re not boring. They’re just lazy. They’re chilling, basically, kicking back and catching some rays in the treetops, and staying out of trouble. At least, that’s what our cool koala buddies Dude and Bro, and little brother Squirt were doing, till one day they wake up to find they’ve missed their transfer from the koala sanctuary to the zoo across town....

Award-winning author and wildlife expert Eliot Schrefer makes his picture book debut with a sweet, poignant story about family and belonging, inspired by the true story of a bonobo raised by a human family and later returned to the wild, with illustrations from New York Times bestselling...

Genes, although tiny and imperceptible, play a pivotal role in shaping our physical characteristics, unless modified by medical intervention. Originating from the first man and woman, genes come in various types, with Y-Chromosomes and mtDNA being extensively studied by geneticists. Y-DNA is inherited exclusively from fathers to sons, perpetuating through generations of male lineage, while mtDNA is passed from mothers to all their offspring, albeit only daughters can transmit it further.

From the stethoscope to the clinical trial, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest inventions in medicine. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. From the discovery of the double helix to mapping the human genome, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in genetics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

Un recorregut increïble per l'interior del cos humà per a petits i grans. La Bio i la Medi són germanes bessones molt curioses. Els encanta saber com funcionen i de què estan fets tots els elements que ens envolten, des d'aparells com telèfons i televisors fins a les plantes i els animals. Però un bon dia la Bio es posa malalta i les dues s'adonen que no saben com funciona el cos humà! Per ajudar la seva germana, la Medi pren una poció per fer-se petita i entrar dins el seu cos per saber què va malament.

This book is more than just a silly story. It is an incredible tool for language learning. It teaches about important high frequency Spanish words (HFWs), biomes, food chains, and animals

This series gives listeners a better look at some of the animals within the animal kingdom that use camouflage as a defense. Each title will introduce the animal, where it can be found on the globe, and how it uses camouflage to survive.

What do you know about rays? Beginning listeners will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals.

What do you know about the sense of touch? Our senses help us observe and understand our world.