Living organisms
By: [editor, Rebecca Hunter]
Series: Curriculum connections. 21st century science; Curriculum connections
Publisher: Brown Bear Books
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Redding, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781933834740
Description: From sound energy and the light spectrum to genetic coding and patterns of inheritance, topics in this series expand on the history of science in the 21st century and examine what they may hold for the future. Each title in this bold series offers a close look at key scientific topics and how they have affected science today.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-109) and index.
Table of contents: title: The chemistry of life; title: Building blocks of life; title: Single-celled organisms; title: Flowering plants; title: Non-flowering plants; title: Plant parasites and insectivores; title: Transportation in plants; title: Leaves and roots; title: Soft-bodied animals; title: Shells and spines; title: Jointed legs; title: Animals with backbones; title: Processing food in animals; title: Waste disposal; title: Circulation in animals; title: Air pumps; title: Chemical control; title: The nervous system; title: Controlling heat and water; title: Diets galore; title: Flesh eaters; title: Hunting techniques; title: Unfussy feeders; title: Breakdown specialists.