What is life? How did it start? Long, long ago, no one knows exactly where or when, a tiny bubble formed that was a Little Bit Different. It was the first living cell. Everyone's ancestor. And so the story of life begins.

"Using a wide variety of stunning photographs, author Kevin Kurtz poses thought-provoking questions to help readers determine if things are living or nonliving. For example, if most (but not all) living things can move, can any nonliving things move? As part of the Compare and Contrast series, this is a unique look at determining whether something is living or nonliving."--

Key biological terms are defined in a way that all readers can understand in this book that explains the essential concepts of life processes and how living and nonliving things relate to each other. The basics of feeding, respiration, waste, and reproduction, among other important activities that sustain living things, are explained in clear, simple language, with colorful photographs to illustrate them. Non-living things are defined and described,...

"Simple text and colorful photos introduce readers to the difference between living and nonliving things"--

Describes all the biological processes behind life on Earth.

"Living and nonliving things are all around us. Five easy-to-read chapters explain the science behind living and nonliving things, as well as their real-world applications." --

"Readers travel through the six kingdoms of classification (animals, plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and archaea), exploring the amazing ways life exists on planet Earth"--

An examination of life on Earth, discussing cells, energy, evolution, and more.

Living things are always evolving to become better adapted to the world around them. This has led to the incredible speed of the cheetah, the fangs of the king cobra, and even bacteria that lives near the hottest vents on Earth! This volume highlights some of the most extreme examples of living things surviving, from long distance migration to supersenses. A colorful, vibrant design accompanies main content that support life science and biology curricula....

Many facts are known about the mountains and rivers that exist on Earth. Some of these facts, however, aren't quite as well known as others. You might be surprised to learn that scientists from Europe and America don't agree on the definition of a mountain. With the help of this engaging volume, readers will learn about many of the more surprising facts having to do with these landforms and bodies of water. Breathtaking photographs appeal to readers...