Books with author John Woodruff

Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts. In addition to the informative narrative, fun fact boxes, vibrant, full-color photographs, and a creative design hold readers' interest as they learn more about this important topic.

Fungi play an important part in our world. Some fungi are mushrooms that can be cooked into delicious meals, but others are poisonous. It's important to be able to tell them apart before eating them. Readers gain this valuable knowledge as they explore what fungi look like to the human eye and under the microscope. The engaging and educational text broadens their understanding of essential science curriculum topics. Informative fact boxes and eye-catching, full-color photographs enhance this fascinating exploration of fungi that budding scientists are sure to love.

What do different parasites look like under the microscope? Readers find out with this engaging look at a fascinating group of living things. The comprehensive main text discusses the different kinds of parasites that exist in the world and their specific functions within ecosystems. As readers explore the creative design, which features helpful fact boxes and full-color photographs, they enhance their knowledge of biology and how science is at work in the world around us. This complex topic is presented to young readers through accessible language that makes complicated science concepts easy to understand and fun to learn about.

Join Hydro Hero, Creature Keeper, The Incredible Smog, and Super Binman in their quest to save the planet from the actions of the humans that came before them. From their ocean-based headquarters, Trashy Island, these four heroes are fighting to protect us—but they need some help. Put your planet-protecting skills to the test with quizzes and questions and find out if you have what it takes to join the Planet Protectors.

When you see a spider, does it scare you? Many people are afraid of spiders, but what they may not know is how valuable spiders are to the environment. These tiny creatures are important because they eat many other insects that can be harmful to humans, animals, and other crops. This engaging and age-appropriate text gives readers the tools to see that most spiders are helpful. Fun-filled fact boxes and striking, full-color photographs add excitement to this guide that presents basic science curriculum topics such as ecosystems and food chains.

What do animals that live in the mountains eat? How do they escape from their predators? Where do they sleep at night? These questions and more are answered in this compelling text that aligns with common curriculum science topics such as biodiversity and ecology. Several animal species live in the mountains and face challenges that consistently test their survival instincts. Striking, full-color photographs support the text and add a creative visual component for readers as they deepen their knowledge of mountain habitats and the animals that live in them.

Fungi play an important part in our world. Some fungi are mushrooms that can be cooked into delicious meals, but others are poisonous. It's important to be able to tell them apart before eating them. Readers gain this valuable knowledge as they explore what fungi look like to the human eye and under the microscope. The engaging and educational text broadens their understanding of essential science curriculum topics. Informative fact boxes and eye-catching, full-color photographs enhance this fascinating exploration of fungi that budding scientists are sure to love.

What do different parasites look like under the microscope? Readers find out with this engaging look at a fascinating group of living things. The comprehensive main text discusses the different kinds of parasites that exist in the world and their specific functions within ecosystems. As readers explore the creative design, which features helpful fact boxes and full-color photographs, they enhance their knowledge of biology and how science is at work in the world around us. This complex topic is presented to young readers through accessible language that makes complicated science concepts easy to understand and fun to learn about.

Viruses aren't like anything else you can see under a microscope. Is a virus a living thing or something else? Readers explore the answer to this question as they examine viruses, learning what they look like and how they affect us. As readers discover important facts about how viruses multiply and what sicknesses they cause, they expand their knowledge of essential parts of science curricula, including beginner biology concepts. In addition to the informative narrative, fun fact boxes, vibrant, full-color photographs, and a creative design hold readers' interest as they learn more about this important topic.