Books in Facts at Your Fingertips: Introducing Physics series

This introductory biology book introduces concepts of human and animal biology.

This volumes introduces concepts and principles about plants and microorganisms.

Reviews the fundamental concepts of reproduction and how genetic information determines the physical characteristics of an organism.

One of the Fact at Your Fingertips: Great Scientists series, this title is more than a simple collective biography. Rich in synthesized information, this book encompasses a wealth of knowledge and gives a clear overall picture of the world at the time in each scientist's life.--"Booklist" (starred review).

This volume provides an introduction to ecology.

Learn about the nonmetal elements such as the noble gases and hydrogen.

Explains the periodic table and describes the basic characteristics of the metal elements.

Profiles the lives and work of famous life scientists, including Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, and Alexander Fleming.

Presents an introduction to ancient Egypt, discussing its history, pharaohs, pyramids, agriculture, important cities, religion, and practices of warfare.

Discusses what mammals are and provides information about size, key features, habits, voice, diet, habitat, and distribution for such mammals as meerkats, chimpanzees, llamas, and aardvarks.

Chronologically presents significant events in the War on Terror, from the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 through to the global impact of the war in 2008.

Discusses what invertebrates are and how they are classified, and provides information about size, key features, habits, diet, habitat, and distribution for such invertebrates as earthworms, bedbugs, and oysters.