The great white polar bear slowly glides across the snow covered ground in search of something to eat. In the distance, a white arctic hare is also looking for a meal. An arctic fox is on the prowl. These animals thrive in an environment which is very cold and unfriendly to most lifeforms. What would […]
Biologist today have classified and divided all living things into six groups they call Kingdoms. These kingdoms are based on how living things are the same and how they are different. It is important that you understand that biologists are still learning about our world, and are making new discoveries every single day. As our […]
Scientists believe that there are over 10 million different kinds of lifeforms, or species, on Earth. Imagine trying to study and understand the lives, patterns, behaviors and evolution of so many different kinds of organisms. In order to make their job easier, scientists classify living things into groups based on how they are the same […]
What do you want to be when you grow up? There are many important jobs that grownups do to keep our world running smoothly. Whether doctors, teachers, builders, engineers, farmers, etc, everyone learns a specific skill which they can then use to help everyone else. In singular-celled lifeforms, one cell has the ability to […]
Today scientists have developed what we call the Cell Theory. This theory states the following: All living things are made of cells. Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things. Living cells come only from other living cells. Fasten your seatbelts. You are about to see a world that is all around […]
You are a member of a very large and complex world. Together with other members of your family, you work to do jobs, like clean your home, set the table, make dinner, and many other important chores. Your family in turn works with other families to do important work. These cooperative efforts might include a […]
What do you need to live comfortably? The list probably includes food, a home, clothes, and water. Other needs might include love, an education, friends, enough space to play, and many other things. If you have pets, what do they need to live a comfortable life? Probably many of the same things, food, shelter, water, […]
Look around you. What do you see? A classmate, a brother or sister? Look out the window, or go for a walk. You will see trees, grass, plants, dogs, cats, bugs, and many other forms of life. Now, think about this. Life extends much further than what you can see. Everywhere around you, all over […]
