Dr. Birdley Publications

Introducing Cells	Introducing Cells provides a comprehensive description of cells and their importance in biology. Topics include the following: Hierarchy of Life Cell Theory Types of Cells Multicellular Organisms Characteristics of Life How Cells were Discovered Cell Division Cells and Viruses
Parts of the Cell	Parts of the Cell outlines the parts of both bacterial and eukaryotic cells. Topics include the following: Membrane structure Cytoplasm composition DNA structure and function Mitosis Bacterial cell parts Eukaryotic Organelles The transmission electron microscope
Classifying Cells	Classifying Cells provides an overview of key types of body cells as well as how cells differ according the type of organism. Topics include the following: Body cells Bacteria vs. eukaryotic cells Emergence of eukaryotic cells Dvelopment of the cell theory The six kingdoms of life Multicellular vs. unicellular organisms
Properties of Matter	Properties of Matter provides students the tools for describing and measuring physical and chemical properties of substances in the natural world. Topics include the following: The Scientific Method\ Common piece of lab equipment Chemical and Physical Properties Chemical and Physical Changes Phases of Matter Phase Transitions Mass, Volume, and Density
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures	Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures outlines the differences between these three types of substances while introducing atoms and the periodic table. Topics include the following: Atomic Mass and Atomic Number Compounds vs. Elements Mixtures vs. Compounds Mendeleev's Periodic Table The Modern Periodic Table Writing Symbols and Formulas Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Mixtures Structure of the Atom
Atomic Structure and Chemical Reactions	Atomic Structure and Chemical Reactions compares different models of the atom and gives an in-depth description of atomic bonding. Topics include the following: Atomic orbitals Ionic and Covalent bonding Writing Lewis Structures Parts of the Atom Atomic Models Conservation of Mass Principle Balancing Equations Chemical Reactions
Forces and Motion	Forces and Motion introduces concepts for calculating velocity, acceleration, and force while describing how Newton's laws apply to real life situations. Topics include the following: Speed Velocity Pythagorean Theorem Acceleration Newton's Laws of Gravitation Newton's Laws of Motion Projectile Motion
Constructing the Earth	Constructing the Earth describes the origin of the universe, the development of the earth over time, and the forces that led to the current atmosphere and geological features. Topics include the following: Big Bang and supporting evidence Formation of the Elements Formation of the Solar System Conditions of Early Earth Earth's Layers Continental Drift Plate Tectonics Extremophiles Oxygen Revolution First Multicellular Living Things
Mysteries of the Earth	Mysteries of the Earth describes how scientists have been able to learn about the history of life on earth and discusses some of the questions that still remain. It also describes geological events, types of rocks, and essential roles of microbes in sustaining the biosphere. Topics include the following: Fossil Record Geologic Time Origin of Life Biogeochemical Cycles Volcanoes and Earthquakes Rocks and the Rock Cycles