Exploring the World of Biology [Paperback]

John Hudson Tiner (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Exploring

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:

How does biological classification give each different type of plant or animal a unique name?

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.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

John Hudson Tiner is a lifelong educator, authoring dozens of books, and has acquired a reputation for writing clearly and concisely about the sciences, history, math, and more. A popular and respected author, he has developed a following among Christian educators and homeschool families for his unique style and attention to educational detail. He has wide-ranging interests, and has also written about American history and several books featuring Christian biographies. He and his wife, Jeanene, live in Missouri.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group/Master Books (January 12, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890515522
• ISBN-13: 978-0890515525
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #69 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Biology

More About the Author

John Hudson Tiner is the author of textbooks, science curriculum material, character-building biographies, and books on a variety of other subjects. His books entertain while they increase a person's knowledge of the essentials of the subject. He has a master's degree from Duke University. He brings a wide range of exciting facts together to write more than 1,000 published manuscripts, including 80 books, for all age groups.

He is well known for his books for teens and young people including the "Exploring the World of" series for Master book and the Sowers Series for Mott Media. He says, "Young readers of today deserve to experience the thrill and wonder of learning about science. They delight in learning new facts, especially if the facts are presented in an exciting way."

John Hudson Tiner's popular biographies tell the lives of people who left the world in a better condition than they found it. He says, "After the research is finished, a wonderful moment occurs when the story takes over and the characters come alive. I am no longer a writer, but a time traveler who stands unobserved in the shadows and reports the events as they occur."

His material has been translated into a variety of languages including Spanish, Russian, and German.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely illustrated throughout and with a thoroughly 'reader friendly' text, April 13, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring the World of Biology (Paperback)

Everyone should have an informed understanding of the basic principals of biology. "Exploring The World Of Biology: From Mushrooms To Complex Life Forms" by John Hudson Tiner is a combination text book and work book that is ideal for introducing students and non-specialist general readers to those basic concepts that compose the science of biology. Readers will learn how biological classification provide each different type of plant and animal with a unique nomenclature (name), the variety of means by which plant seeds are spread around the world; the body utilizes foods for energy and how that energy is stored; the processes by which a stomach digests food to create that energy, and how biologists have drawn from their science to create useful products such as velcro. Of special note is how biologists began in the 1990s to utilize DNA and RNA extracted from cell structures to further define plant and animal nomenclatures. Nicely illustrated throughout and with a thoroughly 'reader friendly' text, "Exploring The World Of Biology" is a highly recommended introduction to the subject and especially useful as a curriculum supplement for Home Schooling families.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring the World of Biology, December 31, 2009

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Pam "Pam" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring the World of Biology (Paperback)

Are you looking for a Christian Biology book which can be used with all age groups? Exploring the World of Biology, while designed for junior high students, can be easily adapted to work with elementary students or used as a review with high school students.
The chapters are short, easy to comprehend, and contain review questions to maximize learning. Answers for the questions are provided in the back of the book.
An "Explore More" section is included at the end of each chapter to whet the student's apetite to 'dig deeper' into each subject. Many illustrations are included throughout the book to explain the concepts. Boxes containing interesting information are included on almost every page.
I found it was easy to develop supplemental activities to enhance understanding with the information provided. I believe this would be an excellent addition to a homeschool curriculum.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Creationist Biology Text, May 5, 2011

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Bow ofBronze - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exploring the World of Biology (Paperback)

I started reading this biology text yesterday in the car, and I could not put it down! My ten year old has been using it as a Science text now in our homeschool for about six weeks, and he tells me he really likes this book and loves biology. I can see why after reading four chapters straight through. Mr. Tiner makes the subject of biology come alive and shares so much fascinating information that you just don't want to stop reading.

I took Biology and Advanced Biology in High School, and I must have forgotten so much in the last 20 years because I have (re)learned a great deal in the past 24 hours reading this book. Oftentimes, I would find myself thinking "Oh, I know this -- I had just forgotten..." but that didn't make the reading any less fascinating.

The World o f Biology by John Hudson Tiner is written for the Middle School or Junior High Student to work through independantly or for the Elementary student to work through with some guidance. It can also be used by the High School Student (or adult!) as a refresher course. Each chapter contains biographical information for Scientists, extra sidebars of information about something introduced in the main text and also each chapter starts with three questions that help you read the chapter smartly to grasp the main points. Each chapter closes with review questions to quickly test how much information you can recall.

My Bottom Line: I really enjoy this series of books by John Hudson Tiner and would like to own all of them for my 10-14 year olds to read before they approach High School Science. This book is just about perfect for my 10 year old.