Educational: Biology
Capstone Global Library Ltd Cheetahs
Book SynopsisCheetahs run faster than any other land animal. These quick cats could keep up to freeway traffic. They sneak up on prey and pounce! Get more facts about these fierce hunters.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Lemurs
Book SynopsisLemurs are small, furry mammals with big eyes and long tails. Like humans, they are primates. These adorable animals settle their arguments with stink fights! Find out more about these curious creatures.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Giant Tortoises
Book SynopsisGiant tortoises can live for more than 100 years! These enormous creatures can also weigh a lot - more than 16 bicycles piled together. Find out all the facts about these peaceful island creatures.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Jumping Spiders
Book SynopsisJumping spiders aren't like other spiders. They don't need spider webs to trap prey. They just jump on them! Get more exciting details about these fascinating creatures.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Fast Facts About Butterflies
Book SynopsisFlitter and flutter! It's a pretty butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colourful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of butterflies.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Fast Facts About Beetles
Book SynopsisBig or small, thin or wide, brilliantly coloured or camouflaged - there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Fast Facts About Dragonflies
Book SynopsisZip! Something darts through the air. It's a dragonfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these speedy insects, including their body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they also will uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the dazzling world of dragonflies.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Fast Facts About Spiders
Book SynopsisDo you spy a silky web? A spider must be near by! Young readers will get the fast facts on these eight-legged creatures, including spider body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the spectacular world of spiders.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Where Do Worms Go in Winter
Book SynopsisBirds have wings to fly somewhere warm in winter. But worms don't have wings or even any legs. Where do they go? You will learn all about worms and how they survive when the weather turns cold.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Adorable But Deadly Creatures
Book SynopsisWith big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don't always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp teeth and claws, can turn them from darling to deadly in seconds. Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers!
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Megalodon and Other Prehistoric Sharks
Book SynopsisGreat white, bull and tiger sharks are some of today's most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing - and sometimes strange - features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board! Readers will gobble up all the facts about these early ocean hunters and learn how they compare to modern sharks.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Megalodon and Other Prehistoric Sharks
Book SynopsisGreat white, bull and tiger sharks are some of today's most talked-about sharks. But have you met the sharks of yesterday? Each prehistoric shark had its own amazing - and sometimes strange - features. The scissor-tooth shark had teeth in a spiral shape. The giant megalodon was about three times the size of a great white. One small prehistoric shark had a big dorsal fin in the shape of an ironing board! Readers will gobble up all the facts about these early ocean hunters and learn how they compare to modern sharks.
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Baby African Elephants
Book SynopsisThere's a new baby joining the herd. It's an African elephant calf! Learn all about these big babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Baby Flamingos
Book SynopsisThere's a new baby joining the flock. It's a flamingo chick! Learn all about baby flamingos, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Baby Penguins
Book SynopsisThere's a new baby joining the colony. It's a penguin chick! Learn all about baby penguins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Baby Sea Lions
Book SynopsisThere's a new baby joining the colony. It's a sea lion pup! Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.
£12.34
Capstone Global Library Ltd Baby Sea Lions
Book SynopsisThere's a new baby joining the colony. It's a sea lion pup! Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.
£7.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals of the Arctic Tundra
Book SynopsisBiomes are home to unique animals and plants. Give beginning readers an introductory look at the Arctic tundra!Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the land and weather and how polar bears, Arctic hares, snowy owls and other animals have adapted to life in this amazing biome.
£12.34
Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals of the Great Barrier Reef
Book SynopsisBiomes are home to unique animals and plants. Introduce beginning readers to the Great Barrier Reef! Readers will get an up-close look at the characteristics of the reef and how corals, fish, anemones, rays, birds and other animals have adapted to life in and around this amazing biome.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Octopuses
Book SynopsisOctopuses have eight tentacles lined with suction cups. Their skin can change colour, and they shoot black ink at their enemies. Find out more facts about these amazing sea creatures.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Read All About the Human Body
Book SynopsisHow many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. It''s perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers an up-close look at our our body parts and systems, and how they all work together to keep us going!
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Micro World of Animal and Plant Cells
Book SynopsisA tree and your pet look nothing alike, but they have one thing in common - they are both made up of cells. Cells are really small. You can see them only with a microscope. In this book, readers will find out about the parts of cells, how they work, and what the differences are between animal and plant cells.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The Micro World of Viruses and Bacteria
Book SynopsisThe world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. In this book, readers will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals Hidden in the Desert
Book SynopsisSome desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the desert?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals Hidden in the Ocean
Book SynopsisSome ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the ocean?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals Hidden in the Snow
Book SynopsisSome creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. In cold habitats, animals blend in with the snowy surroundings. They also hide beneath the snow in dens. Can you spot the creatures hidden in the snow?
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Capstone Global Library Ltd King Cobras
Book SynopsisWhat is the longest venomous snake in the world? The king cobra! It can grow longer than a limousine. Its deadly bite can even take down an elephant. With easy-to-read facts and colourful photos, young readers will enjoy learning more about these fascinating reptiles.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Incredibly Colourful Creatures
Book SynopsisBlue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. You''ll see the animals in this book are far from boring. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Unbelievably Weird Creatures
Book SynopsisBig noses. Weird bodies. Crazy colours. The creatures in this book are far from the average animal you might see in your back garden. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd My Life as a Sea Turtle
Book SynopsisHi, there! I''m a sea turtle. I spend most of my days surfing in warm waters, but I started life much smaller! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little egg to a hatchling to an adult.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd My Life as a RedEyed Tree Frog
Book SynopsisHi, there! I''m a red-eyed tree frog. You might think red eyes would make me stand out, but my green skin helps me blend in with my surroundings. Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a teeny tiny tadpole to a full-grown frog.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals Communicate
Book SynopsisWhales whistle, fireflies glow and skunks spray... That's how they communicate! Find out how mammals, reptiles, birds and other animals send messages and signals to stay safe, make friends and care for their young. The fun, age-appropriate text alongside striking photographs will reveal fascinating details of animal life and be certain to inspire a wide range of young readers and researchers.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Animals Have Families
Book SynopsisA baby kangaroo lives in its mother's pouch. A zebra group is called a dazzle. A mother octopus has 50,000 babies! Find out how animal families care for their young, keep one another safe and share duties. The fun, age-appropriate text alongside striking photographs will reveal fascinating details of animal life and be certain to inspire a wide range of young readers and researchers.
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Hidden Animal Weapons and Defences
Book SynopsisWhen an animal’s life is on the line, sometimes its best option is to pretend to be something it’s not. From posing as poo to gluing dead bodies to their backs, check out some impressive ways that animals hide in order to survive in this striking book especially written and designed to appeal to struggling and reluctant readers.
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Austin Macauley Publishers Horrible Biology
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Visual Timelines Life on Earth
Book SynopsisWritten by award-winning author Anne Rooney, this highly visual full-colour hardback by is a thrilling ride through the history of life itself, from the evolution of the very first cells to the conquest of the ocean, land, and air. Packed with beautiful illustrations, this accessible guide uses timelines to help children understand the history of our planet in context. It breaks down how the extraordinary explosion of living things came about and explores how plants and animals adapted to new environments - even as they shaped the Earth itself! Each timeline picks out the major events of the era chronologically, creating a great way for children to reinforce their understanding of science and geography across the ages. Includes:• The origin of life• Life on land• The rise of dinosaurs• Human evolutionYoung readers can find out how this true-life tale lead to the extraordinary diversity of species in the mo
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd 81 MindBlowing Biology Facts Every Kid Should
Book SynopsisThis eye-catching, full-colour book is jam-packed with incredible biology facts and the science behind them, written by award-winning science writer Anne Rooney. From the amazing science of trees to the unbelievable makeup of the human body, these jaw-dropping facts allow readers to rediscover subjects such as the bacteria, medicines, habitats, and more! Each new concept is kicked off with a surprising fact - and then we take readers behind the scenes to discover the science secrets behind that particular phenomenon.Did you know that...• Plants take care of their relatives• The largest living thing on Earth is a fungus • Honeybees create more electricity than storm clouds Supporting STEM and home learning, these surprising facts are a perfect entryway into learning important biology concepts that kids will love sharing with family and friends. These are brought to life by full-colour illustrations, diagrams, fact boxes and a
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Arcturus Publishing Ltd Childrens Encyclopedia of Biology
Book SynopsisYoung readers can discover the wonders of biology with this fascinating hardback encyclopedia, where life on earth is spectacularly presented with eye-catching, full-colour photography. From botany and biotechnology to migrations to medicine, biology is the story of all life. This thoughtful and thorough primer shows how biologists have shaped the modern world, and how the subject continues to offer crucial insights into our lives and the lives of so many other creatures on our extraordinary planet.Topics include:• Plant and animal biology• Habitats and ecosystems• Human biology, from the skeleton to the immune system• Species and classification, from trees to mammals Key science concepts are explained in simple, easy-to-understand terms, and clarified by clever diagrams as well as sumptuous, eye-catching photography from around the world. For all inquisitive children aged 8+.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arct
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd Science Made Easy Ages 910 Key Stage 2
Book SynopsisHelp your child be the top of the class with the best-selling home-study series from Carol Vorderman.Carol Vorderman can help your child succeed in science with this homeschool learning resource for 9-10 year olds. Science Made Easy is one of Carol Vorderman''s series of DK workbooks packed with notes and tips to make home learning about science easy and fun! Follow the exercises and activities with your child at home to strengthen their learning in school. Each title contains a progress chart so your child can keep track of all the exercises they have completed and colour in the topic stars as they go. Helpful parents'' notes explain what children need to know at each stage and what''s being covered in the curriculum so you can support and homeschool your child with confidence.This book will help your child learn about science topics such as planets, forces, and soluble materials. Developed in consultation with leading educational experts to support cuTable of Contents 1: What is the life cycle of a butterfly? 2: What is the life cycle of a grasshopper? 3: What is the life cycle of a frog? 4: Why do plants have flowers? 5: How are flowers pollinated? 6: How do seeds germinate in the wild? 7: How quickly do we grow? 8: How long is a life cycle? 9: Which metal is this? 10: Is it an electrical conductor? 11: Is it a thermal insulator? 12: How soluble are materials? 13: Are all substances equally soluble? 14: Can you separate salt from sand? 15: Can we filter things? 16: How can we separate mixtures? 17: Which fabric will stretch the most? 18: Which is the strongest wood? 19: Are some changes reversible? 20: Are some changes irreversible? 21: Where is each planet? 22: Does the Moon change shape? 23: What shape is the Earth? 24: Why does the Sun appear to move? 25: What causes night and day? 26: What makes things fall? 27: Does a force have a direction? 28: How do parachutes work? 29: What makes boats float? 30: What effects does friction have? 31: How does a lever work?
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Hodder Education My Revision Notes AQA GCSE 91 Biology
Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSESubject: BiologyFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: Summer 2018Unlock your students'' full potential with these revision guides from our best-selling series My Revision NotesWith My Revision Notes your students can:- Manage their own revision with step-by-step support from experienced teachers with examining experience.- Apply scientific terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words.- Prepare for practicals with questions based on practical work.- Focus on the key points from each topic- Plan and pace their revision with the revision planner.- Test understanding with end-of-topic questions and answers.- Get exam ready with last minute quick quizzes available on the Hodder Education Website.
£14.21
Hodder Education CCEA GCSE Biology Third Edition
Book SynopsisExam Board: CCEALevel: GCSESubject: ScienceFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2019Build your students'' scientific thinking and practical skills with this Third Edition textbook, developed specifically for the 2017 GCSE specifications, from the No. 1 publisher for CCEA GCSE Science.- Develop understanding with clear Examples, Tips and Practical activities.- Prepare students for assessment with Test Yourself questions, Maths practice and Exam-style questions throughout. - Provides everything you need for GCSE Biology and the Biology content of GCSE Double Award Science.- Supports Foundation and Higher-tier students in one book.
£29.94
Capstone Global Library Ltd Narwhals Are Awesome
Book SynopsisLift your tail and splash the water! It''s time to share a day with a narwhal. See this whale''s watery home, what it eats, how it cares for its young and learn about what it does in a typical day. Features include a body map with labels for key aspects of the animal''s body.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Living Things Need Food
Book SynopsisAll living things need food to survive. From trees to bees, without food they would not be alive. Young readers will discover how different living things use food.
£6.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Parrots
Book SynopsisParrots can do more than just mimic human speech. These colourful, cheeky birds often mate for life, and some parrots can live 90 years or more. Learn more about these intelligent birds.
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Hodder Education My Revision Notes: CCEA GCSE Biology
Book SynopsisExam board: CCEALevel: GCSESubject: BiologyFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: Summer 2018Target success in CCEA GCSE Biology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes, every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner- Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage- Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers- Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid- Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online
£13.77
Hodder Education Anatomy & Physiology, Fifth Edition
Book SynopsisExpand your students' knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it applies to practical treatments with the new edition of this bestselling book by Helen McGuinness.- Boost exam chances with essential support for the new Beauty Therapy qualifications - Prepare for success with exam-style questions and tips on technique- Cover all anatomy and physiology requirements in Beauty Therapy, with updated information for the latest Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications- Feel confident that core material is covered by Helen McGuinness's expert authorship, in the book's fifth edition- Combine this text with the new accompanying workbook and revision guide (sold separately), which includes activities for learner self-study, revision and exam practice
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Hodder Education Teaching Secondary Biology 3rd Edition
Book SynopsisEnhance your teaching with expert advice and support for Key Stages 3 and 4 Biology from the Teaching Secondary series - the trusted teacher's guide for NQTs, non-specialists and experienced teachers. Written in association with ASE, this updated edition provides best practice teaching strategies from academic experts and practising teachers.- Refresh your subject knowledge, whatever your level of expertise - Gain strategies for delivering the big ideas of science using suggested teaching sequences - Engage students and develop their understanding with practical activities for each topic - Enrich your lessons and extend knowledge beyond the curriculum with enhancement ideas - Improve key skills with opportunities to introduce mathematics and scientific literacy highlighted throughout - Support the use of technology with ideas for online tasks, video suggestions and guidance on using cutting-edge software - Place science in context; this book highlights where you can apply science theory to real-life scenarios, as well as how the content can be used to introduce different STEM careers Also available: Teaching Secondary Chemistry, Teaching Secondary PhysicsTrade ReviewThis book will be most useful for those new to teaching biology, where it can be used to deepen understanding and increase confidence. It will also appeal to the more experienced teacher, as while many of the activities are established, there were also some new ideas for activities. The clear and approachable layout makes the book ideal to use as a quick reference to update particular aspects of teaching, such as using technology or links to careers. I particularly like the Science in context information, which can be used to develop students' curiosity and interest or as a starting point for further research. This would be a useful addition to the bookshelf of any teacher of biology. * School Science Review, Issue 103 *
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Hodder Education Essential SQA Exam Practice: Higher Human Biology
Book SynopsisExam board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Human BiologyFirst teaching: September 2018First exam: Summer 2019Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Human Biology exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by experienced examiners.- Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book- Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (human cells; physiology and health; neurobiology and immunology)- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakesFully up to date with SQA's requirementsThe questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Human Biology specification for examination from 2019 onwards.
£12.45
