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Adaptation and Survival
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.
Book Details
- Publisher: Raintree
- Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2012
- Pages: 48
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 10.10in - 7.40in - 0.30in - 0.30lb
- EAN: 9781410944085
- Recommended age: 11-15
- Categories: • Science & Nature - Biology
Praise for this book
Each title in this series is lavishly illustrated and includes research questions. There is not a lot of detail present, but rather an attempt to cover a fairly broad area quickly, and in a fashion that will catch the attention of middle school students. Since these topics are often covered in middle school science classes, this series is likely to be a good addition to the library. However, The Future of Life on Earth and Behavior in Living Things make some statements without supporting facts. I'd suggest adding some other titles for balance. Bibliography. Glossary. Websites. Index. -David Lininger, MS/HS Librarian, Hickory County R-1 Schools, Urbana, Missouri Library Media Connection Nov/Dec 2012 Additional Selection-- "Library Media Connection"
Whether comparing a blue whale to a puffball fungus or discussing chimpanzee communication or the Census of Marine Life project, this informative series fulfills core standards for life-science studies. The forthright writing covers organisms' adaptations and habitats, natural selection, and elemental genetics. Intriguing photos, diagrams, and text boxes enhance each volume. However, Life Processes asserts that "Identical twins share exactly the same DNA, so they are just like clones," but Variation contradicts this by stating that researchers have recently discovered that "there are some differences." - Kathryn Diman, Bass Harbor Memorial Library, Bernard, ME School Library Journal April 2012 Issue-- "School Library Journal"