Why do tigers have stripes? Do they choose to have them, or is that just how they are? Adaptation and Survival explains what is meant by the fitness of an organism and shows how adaptations improve a plant or animal's chances of survival to have offspring. It tackles common confusions about the science and shows how topics are relevant to the reader.
Library Binding
(Chelsea House Pub, Sept. 1, 1995)
Traces the history of astronomy, and recounts the careers and discoveries of the people whose work contributed to the development of knowledge about space
How does the body's immune system work? What is a helminth? Which new discoveries might help scientists find a cure for AIDS? The books in the 'Microlife' series explore the fascinating, unseen kingdoms of the microscopic world. Each title looks at the ways in which bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms affect your body and the world around you.