big ideas simply explained Bright, Michael contributor. Harvey, Derek contributor. Dinwiddie, Robert. contributor Jackson, Tom contributor. Farndon, John contributor. Parker, Steve contributor. Harris, Tim contributor. Snedden, Robert contributor. text monographic eng

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336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm What is life? Why do bees dance? How do animals know their mothers? Who discovered germs? Biology is the story of our quest to understand the living world and interact - whether microbes, mushrooms, or mammals. Written in plain English, The Biology Book is packed with short, pithy explanations of more than 95 key ideas. Step-by-step flowcharts unpick complex theories, diagrams demystify biological processes, illuminating quotes make the ideas and discoveries memorable, and witty illustrations enhance and play with our understanding of the science. Life -- Food and energy -- Transport and regulation -- Brain and behavior -- Health and disease -- Growth and reproduction -- Inheritance -- Diversity of life and evolution -- Ecology Mary Argent-Katwala, consultant ; Gretel Guest, consultant ; Michael Bright, Derek Harvey, Robert Dinwiddie, Tom Jackson, John Farndon, Steve Parker, Tim Harris, Robert Snedden, contributors. Includes index Biology QH 309 .B56 2024 9780241437469 260210 20260210143700.0