Junior/Intermediate (Gr. 6-8) Canadian series devotes a volume to each of the 5 life-form kingdoms. Rather than trying for comprehensive surveys... authors present in some detail both shared characteristics and, using carefully selected examples, the... range of forms, internal structures, habitats and habits of each group... Lively section headings... and notes on uncommon achievements... lighten the substantial load of biological terminology. Illustrated with a plethora of close-up color photos and microphotos, and closing with annotated lists of recommended Web sites... volumes capture the... diversity of life while providing meaty introductions for serious students of natural history.

Includes index.