Educational: Biology

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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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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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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.

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Book SynopsisPractise and prepare for AQA GCSE Biology with hundreds of topic-based questions and one complete set of exam practice papers designed to strengthen knowledge and prepare students for the exams.This extensive practice book raises students' performance by providing 'shed loads of practice', following the 'SLOP' learning approach that's recommended by teachers.- Consolidate knowledge and understanding with practice questions for every topic and type of question, including multiple-choice, multi-step calculations and extended response questions.- Develop the mathematical, literacy and practical skills required for the exams; each question indicates in the margin which skills are being tested.- Confidently approach the exam having completed one set of exam-style practice papers that replicate the types, wording and structure of the questions students will face.- Identify topics and skills for revision, using the page references in the margin to refer back to the specification and accompanying Hodder Education Student Books for remediation.- Easily check answers with fully worked solutions and mark schemes provided in the book.

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Book SynopsisThis title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2022.Confidently navigate the updated Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology (9700) syllabus with a structured approach ensuring that the link between theory and practice is consolidated, scientific skills are applied, and analytical skills developed.- Enable students to monitor and build progress with short 'self-assessment' questions throughout the student text, with answers at the back of the book, so students can check their understanding as they work their way through the chapters.- Build scientific communication skills and vocabulary in written responses with a variety of exam-style questions. - Encourage understanding of historical context and scientific applications with extension boxes in the student text.- Have confidence that lessons cover the syllabus completely with a free Scheme of Work available online.- Provide additional practice with the accompanying write-in Practical Skills Workbooks, which once completed, can also be used to recap learning for revision.

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Book SynopsisBiology? No Problem!This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school BIOLOGY class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Including: biological classification, cell theory, photosynthesis, bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, the human body, plant and animal reproduction, DNA & RNA, evolution, genetic engineering, the ecosystem and more.Study better with mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, educational doodles, and quizzes to recap it all.Millions and millions of BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS sold!

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Book SynopsisWhere do the fruit and vegetables we eat come from? Which fruits and vegatables make great snacks? Find out about fruit and vegetables and how they are needed in a healthy diet. Discover how food is enjoyed in different ways around the world and the importance of eating a healthy, balanced diet.Table of Contents 1: What are fruit and vegetables? 2: Different vegetables 3: Types of fruit 4: Farming 5: Growing fruit 6: Cooking 7: Fibre and vitamins 8: A balanced diet 9: Around the world 10: Quiz 11: Glossary 12: Index 13: Answers

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the award-winning World in Infographics series, numbers explain the amazing world of science.Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way. Wonder at the depth of the deepest oceans, read about huge grasslands, and discover how living things survive - all visualised in beautifully designed infographics. Ideal for children of 9+, and fact and science geeks of all ages, finding out about forces has never been more exciting!Trade ReviewDiscover how living things survive - all visualised in beautifully designed infographics along with snippets of information and statistics. * Parents in Touch *Table of Contents 1: WHAT IS A HABITAT? 1: TEMPERATE AND EVERGREEN FORESTS 1: RAINFOREST 1: DESERTS 1: MOUNTAINS 1: GRASSLANDS 1: TUNDRA 1: THE POLES 1: COASTS 1: WETLANDS 1: RIVERS AND LAKES 1: OCEANS 1: ARTIFICIAL HABITATS 1: GLOSSARY & WEBSITES 1: INDEX

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the award-winning World in Infographics series, numbers explain the amazing world of science.Welcome to the world of infographics! This exciting form of data visualisation uses icons, pictograms and graphics to present information in a whole new way. Read how living things make more of themselves, explore how animals can live in large groups, and discover how food webs work - all visualised in beautifully designed infographics. Ideal for children of 9+, and fact and science geeks of all ages, finding out about living things has never been more exciting!Table of Contents 1: WHAT IS LIFE? 1: CLASSIFYING LIFE 1: MOVEMENT 1: GROWTH 1: REPRODUCTION 1: BODY SHAPES 1: CELLS 1: LIVING TOGETHER 1: LIVING IN WATER 1: LIVING ON LAND 1: FOOD CHAINS AND WEBS 1: CIRCLE OF LIFE 1: EVOLUTION AND ADAPTATION 1: GLOSSARY & WEBSITES 1: INDEX

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Book SynopsisBizarre, incredible and downright gross facts about human and animal bodies!In Astounding Animal Body Facts, you'll learn about some of the most unbelievable and intricate adaptations in the animal kingdom. Giggle and gasp as you read about and see some truly shocking animal bodies, such as the lungless ET salamander that breathes with its skin and looks like your favourite alien, or the pistol shrimp that can snap its huge claw shut at such great speed, it sends a wave through the water that stuns nearby fish - how's that for clever hunting?The Body Bits series is written by the hilarious and knowledgeable Paul Mason, and illustrated by Dave Smith, whose laugh-out-loud and action-packed artwork can't be beaten. Reading and learning become a source of endless fun for even the most reluctant reader with Body Bits. Great for readers aged 7-9 years.Don't forget the other books in the series:Hair-raising Human Body FactsDead-awesome Dinosaur Body FactsEye-popping Plant Part FactsContents list for Astounding Animal Body Facts:Astonishing animal adaptations / Toothy extremes / Excellent eyes / Super skin / Fearsome fangs and stingers / Fantastic feet/ Awesome ears / Shocking shapes / Wondrous things a bit like wings / Terrific tails / Ripping, snapping claws / Incredible noses / Armour and horns / Glossary / Finding out more / IndexTable of Contents 1: Astonishing animal adaptations 2: Toothy extremes 3: Excellent eyes 4: Super skin 5: Fearsome fangs and stingers 6: Fantastic feet 7: Awesome ears 8: Shocking shapes 9: Wondrous things a bit like wings 10: Terrific tails 11: Ripping, snapping claws 12: Incredible noses 13: Armour and horns 14: Glossary 15: Finding out more

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Book SynopsisLeap into this stunning exploration of frogs and toads from around the world! A companion to My Book of Butterflies and My Book of Birds. When Geraldo Valério was growing up in Brazil, he learned that the tiny creatures he saw swimming in a puddle by the river weren't fish, but tadpoles that would grow and change into entirely different creatures and his fascination with frogs and toads began!In this gorgeous album, Geraldo presents his favorite frog and toad species from around the world. Dazzling paint and paper collage illustrations introduce us to a wide range of creatures: meet the frog who can grow to the size of a small housecat, and the toad who spends most of its life in an underground burrow. Learn fascinating frog and toad facts about what they like to eat, how they grow and reproduce and why one particular toad smells like garlic! Colorful endpapers, showing the frogs and toads as eggs and tadpoles, complete this beautiful book for budding young naturalists. Includes an introduction, world map, a diagram of a frog and toad's life cycle, a chart explaining the differences between frogs and toads, as well as a glossary, index and suggestions for further reading. Key Text Featuresscientific illustrationsintroductionfurther informationforewordauthor's notefactsscientific nomenclaturescientific illustrationsmapadditional informationcaptionsglossaryindexlabelsCorrelates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.1With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.3 With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.5 Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear (e.g., what person, place, thing, or idea in the text an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.9 With prompting and support, identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.5Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.9 Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

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Book SynopsisWe 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: - eliminating diseases like malaria and cancer, - improving the stability of our food supply, and - helping to manage conservation efforts for threatened animals and environments. 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.Trade Review“A relevant, evidence-based resource for high school students and academic library collections. Ridge successfully demonstrates the necessity of an educated debate about the nuanced pros and cons of gene modification.” “A thought-provoking, insightful look at a complex and controversial topic that’s sure to pique student interest.” “Science literally on the cutting edge, offering prospects of wonder and terror in equal measure.”

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new series explores the variety of habitats in our world and explains how animals have adapted to be able to make their homes in each and every one of them. Here readers can get their first taste of the diversity of life that our planet has to offer.This exciting new series explores the variety of habitats in our world and explains how animals have adapted to be able to make their homes in each and every one of them. Here readers can get their first taste of the diversity of life that our planet has to offer.

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Book SynopsisFrom egg to duck, larva to ladybird, and joey to kangaroo, this series will teach you about the amazing transformations of plants and animals. What do jellyfish eggs look like? How long does a rabbit live for? What are megalopa? From cool crabs to kicking kangaroos, find out how animals are born, live and reproduce in this exciting and interesting series.

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Book SynopsisMaking big science topics just the right size for little readers as we explore plants. Did you know that plants make their food from sunshine? But that some plants eat bugs? And some plants have been around since before the time of the dinosaurs? Plants are pretty amazing, and we'd like to tell you why... So sit back, and let expert scientist and CBeebies writer Emily Dodd tell you all about plants. With bite-sized text, facts to make you say 'WOW', and easy-to-understand explanations, big science topics are now just the right size for readers 4 years plus. Brilliantly illustrated by Chorkung, this is the perfect little book for readers who are just discovering all the AMAZING STUFF in the world around them.

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Book SynopsisThese fantastic CGP 10-Minute Tests are ideal for studying the KS3 Biology course. The book contains thirty bite-sized tests covering every topic students need to know, including some mixed practice - ideal for confidence building! There are also answers and mark schemes at the back, along with a handy progress chart. For crystal-clear study notes and even more practice, don’t miss CGP's brilliant KS3 Biology Study & Question Books available for Higher (9781782941101) and Foundation (9781782941132) Levels.

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Book SynopsisFrom smelly poos to dribbly goos, bloody squirts to growing spurts: bodies are amazing - and disgusting! Have you ever wondered how a pizza becomes a poo? What turns bogies black? Why do you need to trim your toenails? Find out about farts, hearts and itchy parts in this weird and wonderful look at the body''s super systems.

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Book SynopsisFrom smelly poos to dribbly goos, bloody squirts to growing spurts: bodies are amazing - and disgusting! Have you ever wondered how a pizza becomes a poo? What turns bogies black? Why do you need to trim your toenails? Find out about farts, hearts and itchy parts in this weird and wonderful look at the body''s super systems.

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Book SynopsisScience is all about being superserious, right? Wrong!Science can be sillier than you ever thought, especially when food is involved!

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Book SynopsisMeet Oak, growing taller each year as he becomes a home for a hundred different species of insect and plants and, inch-by-inch, finds his place in a rich forest of trees.

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Book SynopsisDiscover and Learn is a visually stimulating series that explores core areas of learning. This series uses eye-catching imagery, informative diagrams and fascinating facts to bring key subject areas to life.

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Book SynopsisHere, children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant and confident readers alike.

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Book SynopsisHere, children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal and plant kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant and confident readers alike.

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Book SynopsisMeet the Predators! These animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. No matter their size or speed, these animals rule their respective food chains. Who''s hungry?

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Book SynopsisMeet the Predators! These animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. No matter their size or speed, these animals rule their respective food chains. Who''s hungry?

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Book SynopsisMeet the Predators! These animals are at the top of their game when it comes to catching their prey. No matter their size or speed, these animals rule their respective food chains. Who''s hungry?

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Book SynopsisHave you ever looked down on the ground and seen something brown? It could be squishy or sticky, hard and round, flat and splatted or piled in a mound. Eww, that''s poo! But whose poo could it be? Look inside to find out...

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Book SynopsisHow does an acorn become a mighty oak tree? What does a tiny sunflower seed need to grow into a tall, yellow flower? Using examples of familiar plants (including vegetables), readers will investigate what seeds need in order to grow into plants. They will discover the different ways in which plants disperse their seeds, and explore how many of the foods we eat are actually types of seeds. Filled with ideas for activities and experiments, this title will give young science enthusiasts all the information they need to learn about different types of seeds and the processes they undergo. Look for the download button throughout the book. It shows there are free downloadable worksheets and other resources available for that topic.

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Book SynopsisHearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and feeling; all this is possible because of our senses. In this title kids will act as scientists and investigate our senses; how they can be useful to keep us safe. They will learn about our eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin and how these organs work with the brain to enable us to enjoy these sensations. This title is filled with critical thinking questions and ideas for activities and experiments to enable young science enthusiasts to learn all our their five senses. It is supported with downloadable worksheets.

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Book SynopsisYour body is amazing but how does it work and what does it need? In this title kids will discover more about what is inside their bodies. Muscles, bones, tendons and trillions of tiny cells; the brain the body''s control centre; the heart and blood; breathing and digesting. Kids will learn what their bodies need to stay healthy: different types of food; water; exercise; hygiene and sleep. With a multitude of ideas for activities and experiments young scientists will investigate their bodies and how to look after themselves. Downloadable worksheets will help parents, teachers and carers get the most out of this book.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to chuck away your dreary science textbooks and explore the grim gruesome and grizzly side of science. Leave your test tubes and bar charts at home - we don''t like boring science here. But it might be worth keeping your goggles and lab coats as things are bound to get messyIt''s time to chuck away your dreary science textbooks and explore the grim gruesome and grizzly side of science. Leave your test tubes and bar charts at home - we don''t like boring science here. But it might be worth keeping your goggles and lab coats as things are bound to get messy

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Book SynopsisFuture biologists will love the mix of non-fiction and activities in this educational book full of BIG ideas. Fun games and puzzles teach boys and girls about biology, plants, biomes, ecology, nature, digestion and the human body. Start a lifelong passion for STEM subjects.

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Book SynopsisThis cute little book with flaps tells a story of a group of plants that are being moved to a new flower shop.In this brightly illustrated book the basics of plant communication are being introduced to little kids using a simple narrative. As the story goes, kids will learn how plants communicate without words, what they do when they are under stress, how they defend themselves when in danger, and also how they help each other. By opening a window on each double-page spread, the kids will find out what the plants are talking about.Kids of very young age will learn that people and animals are not the only ones capable of interactions, and that plants, trees, and fungi all around us can communicate in their own way as well.Trade ReviewSelected for the CBC’s 2023 April Hot Off The Press Reading List (https://www.cbcbooks.org/cbc-book-lists/april-2023/).This is such an interesting book, and I loved the lift-the-flap designs. There are funny little dialogue bubbles as if the plants are talking, and it’s so cute! Each page has a paragraph or two about how plants develop these survival strategies. —Luminous Libro"A really cute book that explores the different ways plants communicate to the world around them! Full of flaps that have answers/more words behind them and cute illustrations, I found this book delightful. Great way to introduce children to the world of plants!" —NetGalley-Educator"My children loved this book, and I learned something, too! How Plants Talk shows the different ways plants can communicate with each other and protect themselves. The illustrations are cute, the text is relatable and understandable for young kids, and the overall tone of the book is very tender. My kids loved learning how plants can take care of themselves, and it inspired them to take better care of the plants in and around our home as well. I highly recommend this book for kids to learn about and delight in the natural world!" —NetGalley-Reviewer"I loved how this book was rich in vocabulary, chock full of information, but also had a comic-like narration going on throughout the pages. This would be a great book for a science class to use on plant life. I will recommend it to my teaching team. Students could also use this as a mentor text to create their own simplified books to teach others about a concept." —NetGalley-Educator"Kids will enjoy peeking at what’s underneath in this lift-the-flap board book. Cute illustrations show plants and insects talking while the text explains how they communicate. Plants can send signals through their roots, or change their scent to warn of danger, changes, to show emotion, or to become more appealing to bees for pollination. Some signals result in a toxic substance in their leaves, making them taste bad so bugs will stop eating them. Sometimes plants might lose their petals and leaves or droop to save energy in case they need to fight for their lives. It’s a fun take on the language of plants, making it easy for children to understand." —Vicky Tandy, Athol Public Library, Athol, MA"Certainly a unique way to show how plants “feed” off each other. [. . .] This is a prime example of how society works too. Great book for older kids to further understand how indoor and outdoor vegetation operate." —Goodreads/Netgalley-Librarian"I love board books that are also interactive. It keeps the little ones even more engaged while reading. This very adorable books teaches kids how plants talk (even though we can’t hear them). They interact through their roots, can give off different scents, have different movements (like drooping). I think I learned a thing or two because I have the opposite of a green thumb." —Nura's Little Library IG"This was a quick and informative book. It gives a quick introduction to the different abilities that plants have for communication between each other and the world around them." —Morgan Frazier, Librarian"Kids will enjoy peeking at what’s underneath in this lift-the-flap board book. It’s a fun take on the language of plants, making it easy for children to understand. It was really cute!" —Youth Services Book Review

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating book explores the role bacteria play as decomposers. Readers dive in to what bacteria are, how they decompose, and how they fit into ecosystems. This book also includes a That''s Amazing! special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 23 and interest levels of grades 35.

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