Books in Exploring Nature series

The field of biology focuses on living things, from the smallest microscopic protozoa to the largest mammal. In this book you will read and explore the life of plants, insects, spiders and other arachnids, life in water, reptiles, birds, and mammals, highlighting God's amazing creation. You will learn about the following and so much more: How does biological classification give each different type of plant or animal a unique name? In what ways are seeds spread around the world? What food does the body use for long-term storage of energy? How did biologists learn how the stomach digested food? What plant gave George de Mestral the idea for Velcro? For most of history, biologists used the visible appearance of plants or animals to classify them. They grouped plants or animals with similar-looking features into families. Starting in the 1990s, biologists have extracted DNA and RNA from cells as a guide to how plants or animals should be grouped. Like visual structures, these reveal the underlying design of creation. The newest book in our Exploring series, Exploring the World of Biology is a fascinating look at life - from the smallest proteins and spores, to the complex life systems of humans and animals.

This engaging book introduces readers to the fascinating world of big cats, presenting a high-interest topic through accessible language that makes learning fun for young readers. Clear, age-appropriate text teaches readers the most important facts about big cats, helping to spark a lifelong interest in animals. Detailed color photographs and simple yet effective layout encourage reading together and sharing. Readers are introduced to nonfiction text features, such as a table of contents, captions, and word bank, while a simple picture quiz provides a fun extension activity.

Each of the four seasons has something special to offer. Readers find out how the different seasons change the world around us, from the snowy winter to the sunny summer. They learn about the four seasons of the year, which are explained through topics such as weather, what clothes to wear, seasonal activities, and more. This volume presents a fun, high-interest topic through clear, simple language that’s designed to be accessible to young readers. Readers are introduced nonfiction through important text features, such as a table of contents, word bank, index, and picture quiz.

The story of the Spanish Armada is a story of court intrigue, political turbulence, power-hungry monarchies and religious crusading. Designed to invade England and seize the throne from Elizabeth 1, the Armada was one of the greatest naval undertakings in history: 130 ships; 29,453 soldiers and sailors; 2241 guns. But the attack did not go according to plan. In August 1558, scattered by a successful English onslaught, many of the fleeing Spanish ships were dashed against the Irish coast by violent storms, and left foundering in the darkness of the crashing Atlantic Ocean. It was meant to be a glorious moment of victory such as the world had never seen; it became a fight for survival against all the odds.

Each of the four seasons has something special to offer. Readers find out how the different seasons change the world around us, from the snowy winter to the sunny summer. They learn about the four seasons of the year, which are explained through topics such as weather, what clothes to wear, seasonal activities, and more. This volume presents a fun, high-interest topic through clear, simple language that’s designed to be accessible to young readers. Readers are introduced nonfiction through important text features, such as a table of contents, word bank, index, and picture quiz.