Biology

Have you ever wondered how soap cleans your hands, or how eating healthy makes your body stronger? How medicine works, or why exercise keeps you energized? The science behind healthy habits is explored in this newest addition to the How Do series. The How Do series is a great introduction to various STEM topics, each presented in a format that encourages audiences to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind them.

When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis Crick had discovered the structure of DNA, the spiral-staircase molecule that carries the genetic instruction code. This book guided Jennifer Doudna to focus her studies not on DNA, but on what seemed to take a backseat in biochemistry: figuring out the structure of RNA, a closely related molecule that enables the genetic instructions coded in DNA to express themselves.

Learn about adaptation in this fun book about Bigfoot.

In audiobook format, uses vampires to explain the science of cells. 

This is a short section from the book Fascinating Facts You'll Love to Share, focusing just on human body facts. We are often more interested in what we see, and there is no doubt that the world is filled with wonders! There's a lot to amaze at, from the atomic building blocks of life to the farthest reaches of space. The human body is another wonder that should be added to the list!

 Learn about food chains and webs. 

Sometimes being gross is an animal’s best bet for survival. Poop, slime, and vomit aren’t just nasty. They can save an animal’s life. Get the inside scoop on some of the most disgusting animal weapons and defenses. 

 An introduction to the lungs and how they function. The concepts of blood and oxygen are discussed, as well as asthma. 

 Describes some animals that move at extreme speeds when they jump, run, or fly. Some of the animals shown include a kangaroo, a zebra, a lion, and a bald eagle. 

 Sing a song of science! You know the song "On Top of Old Smokey". Sing along with new words that explain how all living things have a beginning and an end. 

An introduction to the parts of the heart and circulatory system and how they function. 

 This audiobook describes how long some animals can live. Some of the animals shown include the dromedary camel, the Asian elephant, the box turtle, and the bowhead whale. 

 An introduction to the parts of the brain and how they function. Thoughts and feelings, movements, and brain injuries are discussed. 

 An introduction to the stomach and other parts of the digestive system and how they function. 

Dead leaves, food scraps, and grass clippings for lunch? Small animals, fungi, and bacteria called decomposers turn trash into a tasty compost treat. Learn more about compost and how you can use it in your garden or yard.