"Simple text and colorful photos introduce readers to the difference between living and nonliving things"-- Provided by publisher.

Are you like a cat? You don't look like a cat. But you and a cat have something in common: You are both alive. People and plants and animals are all alive, but is a doll alive? Or your tricycle? How can you tell? Read and find out what makes something alive, and what all living things need to stay healthy. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn...

An examination of life on Earth, discussing cells, energy, evolution, and more.

Describes the appearance and development of life on our planet, from tiny sea creatures through dinosaurs and the first mammals to the arrival and dominance of humans.

"With decades of scientific knowledge behind him and a ... sense of fun in his approach, Jan Paul Schutten rewards curiosity with ... explanations about some of the most complicated scientific issues that exist, and tells readers that there is much left to discover. For example: Why does the paramecium deserve a standing ovation? How do you build a planet? Does a tree want to be tall? How does a bacterium turn into a blue whale?"-- Provided by publisher....

It's not an easy question. Life is more than just one thing. Where did it start? Peer back in time--way back in time--to the story of how life began . . . From the author of "Do Not Lick This Book" comes an innovative, hilarious, and expansive picture book about the biggest question of all: What is life?

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the cells, tissues, and organs of the human body"-- Provided by publisher.