Books with author John Woodward

Many people know the dangers of coming in contact with different types of bacteria, but what they may not be familiar with are the good types of bacteria. This accessible text explains the various types of good and bad bacteria and their value to different ecosystems. Readers will deepen their understanding of these organisms after seeing what they look like under a microscope. Informative fact boxes and bright, full-color photographs presented as part of an engaging design add extra insight into this interesting science curriculum topic, and help make learning about science fun.

Many maps present weather patterns, which can aid in helping people predict hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and other forms of extreme weather. These maps can help people understand the normal patterns of everyday weather as well. Readers are introduced to these kinds of weather maps through accessible main text. Detailed diagrams, useful graphic organizers, interesting fact boxes, and full-color examples of maps serve as additional resources to help readers understand this science and social studies curriculum topic.

This relevant series highlights the endangered animals of the world, making readers aware of just how many species are at risk of extinction. Each volume begins with a general introduction followed by up-to-date information about the type of animal, where it can be found, characteristics of breeding and family life as well as social interactions, how many are left and why they are endangered or threatened. The books then address what is being done to help the animal survive and what the future holds for it.

Each book in this series provides readers with a deeper understanding of the world's biological communities, with each title focusing on a particular biome, biome type, groups of biomes or system. The books contain an introduction to the Earth's principal biomes with enough depth for project work. The atlas approach gives the series a relevance to the geography curriculum.

Contents: The sunlit zone; Your mission; A coral reef; Down the reef slope; A coral bloom; An artificial reef; Hidden life; Swimming with a sea giant; Flying with fish; Shark attack!; A cool ocean current; Feeding frenzy; Water and weather; The weedy Sargasso Sea; Exploring the Gulf Stream; Rich fishing; Whale watch; A red tide; The frozen ocean; Diving with seals; Mission debriefing.