With an unparalleled array of science topics to choose from, Discovery Channel School Science puts the fascination of the natural world at students' fingertips. Fun, fast-paced, high-interest text and vibrant photography in a varied format bring to life the wonders of nature as young scientists learn about the important historical figures, ideas, and discoveries that help researchers understand the past and keep science moving toward the future. Activities abound and insights await in Discovery Channel School Science Protists, such as seaweed and slime molds, belong in their own kingdom. And mushrooms, yeasts, and mold on bread belong in the fungus kingdom. In Protists and Fungi, you'll learn why plants and animals cannot survive without these two other great kingdoms.