Why do some people have brown eyes and others have blue ones? What causes the variety of different hair colors people can have? The answer is genetics! Through genes, living things inherit specific traits from their parents. In clear, straightforward language, this book provides a kid-friendly overview of DNA, chromosomes, genes, traits, and heredity.

What are the parts of an animal cell? How many kinds of animal cells are there, and how are they different from one another? Cells are the building blocks of life, and understanding how animal cells function offers readers greater insight into their own bodies and all the other living creatures around them. Using clear, straightforward language, this book provides a close-up on the fascinating world of animal cells.

What are the parts of a plant cell? And what makes a plant cell different from an animal cell? Cells are the building blocks of life, and understanding how plant cells function offers readers greater insight into the plants they encounter every day. Using simple, straightforward language, this book provides a close-up on the fascinating world of plant cells.

In any ecosystem, there are complex relationships between organisms that each play an important role in keeping the whole system healthy. Some living things are producers, such as plants, which create their own food through photosynthesis. Others are consumers, such as animals that gain energy by eating other organisms. And some are decomposers, like bacteria or fungi that break down organic waste. Using clear, concise language, this book explores the nuanced relationships between the orga...