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This high-interest Science title is one of the 4 titles sold in a Book Pack as a part of the Tony Stead Independent Reading I Wonder Why Theme Set.
Discusses how living things develop from birth to death, describing the life cycles of plants, invertebrates, fish and amphibians, reptiles and birds, and mammals.
Published by the Boy Scouts of America for all BSA registered adult volunteers and professionals, Scouting magazine offers editorial content that is a mixture of information, instruction, and inspiration, designed to strengthen readers' abilities to better perform their leadership roles in Scouting and also to assist them as parents in strengthening families.
Fundamentals of Biodiversity Conservation provides a thorough exploration of the variation among living organisms, focusing on the genetic, structural, and ecological diversity within and between species. Biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem resilience, especially under climate pressures, as it enhances the ability of habitats to provide vital services. Organized into six units, this book begins with an overview of biodiversity, covering its importance, threats, and conservation strategies. Readers are introduced to plant taxonomy, detailing the classification, ecology, and evolution of plants to aid in precise identification. The book then examines the diversity of mammals, highlighting their physiology, behaviors, and ecological roles. Further sections delve into the evolution, adaptations, and ecological significance of birds, amphibians, and reptiles, emphasizing conservation challenges and strategies. This resource is ideal for students, researchers, and conservationists dedicated to protecting biodiversity.
This book surveys the world's green plant diversity, from green algae through flowering plants, in a taxonomic and evolutionary context.
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With more than one in ten Americans -- and more than one in five families -- affected, the phenomenon of migraine is widely prevalent and often ignored or misdiagnosed. By his mid-forties, Andrew Levy's migraines were occasional reminders of a persistent illness that he'd wrestled with half his life, though he had not fully contemplated their physical and psychological influence on the individual, family, and society at large. Then in 2006 Levy was struck almost daily by a series of debilitating migraines that kept him essentially bedridden for months, imprisoned by pain and nausea that retreated only briefly in gentler afternoon light. When possible, Levy kept careful track of what triggere...