Discover the secrets of the earth and its extraordinary habitats.

Describes the varied forms of life that exist on the rocky coasts, sandy beaches, and tidal marshes of the United States shorelines. Stressed are the ecological principles that underlie the existence of these plants and animals.

Biological science is explored by leading scientists and apologists through awe-inspiring illustrations

Color Overheads Included! This book presents a program of basic studies dealing with living organisms. The characteristics of each living kingdom are presented and the diversity among species within the same kingdom is illustrated. Topics include algae, bacteria, fungi, and various species of plants and animals. Each of the twelve teaching units in this book is introduced by a color transparency, which emphasizes the basic concept of the unit and presents questions for discussion. Reproducible student pages provide reinforcement and follow-up activities. The teaching guide offers descriptions of the basic concepts to be presented, background information, suggestions for enrichment activities, and a complete answer key.

Simple, yet informative text combines with extraordinary photographys, maps, animal facts and classification charts.

Surveys the unique vegetation and animal life of America's spectacular mountain ranges.