Biology For Children

Your mouth contains more bacteria than a dog's. Money is covered with germs that can make you sick. The germs in a sneeze travel only an arm's length. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate 17 statements about the microscopic world and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find out whether millions of tiny creatures are living under your bed!

Have an itch? Let's zoom in for a closer look at what's causing it. It could be one of many nasty things. How about bacteria poop? (It happens, and it stinks!) It might be a tiny critter that lives on people like a skin mite, louse, chigger, or other creature. It could be a rash...or even flesh-eating bacteria. Your skin is your biggest organ, and an important one at that. See all the nasty things that can go wrong - and right - on your skin, and learn about the skin's amazing ability to protect you and heal itself.

What's that funny feeling coming from your gut? It could be oozing stomach acid or a booming belch or stinky fart that is ready to burst. These revolting reactions happen during the digestion of food. Once you've mashed up and swallowed a meal, your body has to turn it into energy, water, and...well...poop. Find out about all the nasty things that happen deep inside your belly - and learn why they sound, smell, and feel the way they do. With lots of disgusting facts, this audiobook tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.

Do bulls get angry when they see the color red? Do plants grow by snacking on soil? Are bats blind? At one time science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about plants and animals, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Do your eyes send out light like headlights? Does your liver create blood? Do bumps on your head tell what's inside your brain? At one time science supported wild notions like these! But later studies proved these ideas were nonsense. Discover science's biggest mistakes and oddest assumptions about the human body, and see how scientific thought changed over time.

Your mouth really is filthy! It's a saliva bath for millions of tiny little creatures that share your food, chew holes in your teeth, and make your breath smell like a garbage truck. From cavities to canker sores, those little creatures can also create some repulsive problems. Learn all about saliva, plaque, and the bacteria that infest your mouth - and find out how to keep that mouth of yours healthy. With lots of disgusting facts, this audiobook tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.

Have you ever crashed your bike and torn up your knee? Or have you been hit in the face by a ball and gotten a big shiny bruise around your eye? Have any of your scabs ever oozed with gross-looking pus? Blood, bruises, and scabs are all part of your body's healing process. But sometimes you need a little extra help - from stitches, staples, or maybe even maggots and leeches! Hey, people do crazy things. Learn how your body repairs itself and what happens when something goes wrong, like getting gangrene (eew!).

From snot and phlegm, to earwax and eye gunk, there's some pretty gross stuff in that body of yours! But why do you have all that sticky slime inside you? And why does it build up sometimes and make you feel so rotten? Learn all about the nasty stuff in your eyes, ears, nose, and throat - and find out how it can actually help you by flushing germs out of your body and keeping you in good health. With lots of disgusting facts, this audiobook tells all about the gross science behind your body's functions.

This audiobook serves as a companion to the print and eBook versions, where unbelievably detailed, close-up images of 20 common North American animals bring young readers eye-to-eye with wildlife found in their own backyards. Photographed against white backgrounds, the incredible creatures' colors, shapes, textures, and seeming personalities shine. Entertaining and educational narratives accompany the animals, highlighting fascinating natural history information.

The scientific history of our universe. Of life. Of how we got here. It's the greatest story never told in one sitting. Until now. From Nothing Until Now is a middle-grade storybook intended to foster childhood interest in science. It combines real science and history with accessible storytelling. No lingo or jargon. Just the incredible story of how we got here: a tale of colliding planets, walking fish, and the rise of humanity.

¿Quién es la criatura más hambrienta en el mar del sur? El camarón antártico puede moverse en cardúmenes y el bacalao azul puede estar cazando para cenar, pero ninguno es lo suficientemente feroz como para estar en la cima de la red trófica. Este es un cuento con sabor a "pescado" sobre quién se come a quién. Los depredadores se vuelven presas y finalmente, sólo un animal llega a la cima. Bucea dentro del rítmico texto y averigua quién podría ser.

Este libro nos muestra de una manera muy atractiva las relaciones simbióticas de los animales grandes y pequeños.

Encontrarse cara a cara con la vida salvaje es emocionante, pero esto, no es fácil. Cuando Camilo viene a visitar a su amiga Malena, él no puede esperar a ver toda la vida salvaje que el bosque tiene que ofrecerle - y está decepcionado cuando todo lo que ve, son unas cuantas aves. Juntos, los chicos salen de viaje en una caminata y encuentran abundantes señales de animales a lo largo del camino.

Mary Holland capta los primeros meses de la vida de un búho. Los grandes ojos y las esponjosas plumas se robarán el corazón de los lectores mientras aprenden cómo los padres de los búhos carabo norteamericanos preparan a sus jóvenes críos para el gran mundo fuera del nido. Acompaña a Otis mientras aprende a comer, pelea con su hermana, y se prepara para alzar el vuelo.

What color is your hair? Human hair color ranges from white and light blond to black. Red is the least common hair color. What determines the color and texture of your hair? Listen to this book to find out about how your genes affect your physical features.

Salty popcorn. Sweet watermelon. Your tongue lets you taste these things and more. But how does your sense of taste work? And how does it help you? Listen to this audiobook to find out! Learn all about your five senses in the Your Amazing Senses series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Hibernation is a cycle that some animals go through every year. Most people know that bears hibernate. But why do they hibernate? And what other animals hibernate?

¿Cómo es que algunos animales jóvenes saben qué hacer y cómo hacerlo? ¿Alguien le enseña a la oruga lo que debe comer? ¿Quién le enseña a los bebés tiburones a nadar? Algunas veces, los animales jóvenes aprenden cosas de sus padres, pero en otras ocasiones... ¡ellos ya saben! Explora los instintos animales a través de este atractivo texto y sus fantásticas ilustraciones. ¿Cómo es que algunos animales jóvenes saben qué hacer y cómo hacerlo? ¿Alguien le enseña a la oruga lo que debe comer?

This biography book for kids describes the life and words of Ernest Just. By learning about the lives and works of scientists, kids will pick up valuable life lessons that might spur them into action. The circumstances behind Ernest’s childhood can be examined and used to anchor deeper understanding of his achievements. Start listening to the book today.

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