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Exploring the World of Biology
Exploring the World of Biology
Author: John Hudson Tiner
The field of biology focuses on living things, from the smallest microscopic protozoa to the largest mammal. In this book you will read and explore the life of plants, insects, spiders and other arachnids, life in water, reptiles, birds, and mammals, highlighting God's amazing creation. You will learn about the following and so much more: —
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    In what ways are seeds spread around the world?


    What food does the body use for long-term storage of energy?


    How did biologists learn how the stomach digested food?


    What plant gave George de Mestral the idea for Velcro?


For most of history, biologists used the visible appearance of plants or animals to classify them. They grouped plants or animals with similar-looking features into families. Starting in the 1990s, biologists have extracted DNA and RNA from cells as a guide to how plants or animals should be grouped. Like visual structures, these reveal the underlying design of creation.

The newest book in our Exploring series, Exploring the World of Biology is a fascinating look at life - from the smallest proteins and spores, to the complex life systems of humans and animals.
ISBN-13: 9780890515525
ISBN-10: 0890515522
Publication Date: 1/12/2009
Pages: 160
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Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group/Master Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 5
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