Grade levels: Adult

Fungi, Plants, and Animals explains the basic biological classification system and gives an evolutionary overview of the characteristics found in three of the five animal kingdoms: fungi, plants, and animals.

Plant Structure outlines the characteristics of plant tissues, the nature of plant growth, and the methods of water transport employed by various plants.

Plant Reproduction demonstrates how plants have evolved other remarkable mechanisms to maximize reproduction opportunities.

Animal Structure examines structure as a commonality among animals, who achieve motion promoted by a musculoskeletal system and maintain equilibrium through homeostasis and feedback.

Circulation: A River of Life illustrates how food and chemical products are transported rapidly to and from the body’s living cells through the circulatory system to sustain life.

Immunity explores the complex system of physical and chemical defenses that protect animals against disease.

Secrets of the Cell explains what a cell is and why it is crucial to the understanding of all life processes.

The Power of Metabolism follows the story of former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby, who struggled with bulimia while competing as a teenager.

Energy In-Energy Out explores the pathways by which cells trap and use energy: photosynthesis and aerobic respiration.