Hunter, Rebecca

This book presents facts, photographs, illustrations, and science projects to explain the changes in weather and the effects of weather on our lives.

Explores the day-to-day responsibilities of firefighters and discusses how they help people in their community. Examines what kinds of equipment firefighters use and includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Describes common rocks and minerals, how fossils form, and how to collect rocks and minerals. Includes projects.

Defines light, demonstrates its properties, explains how plants and animals use light, and describes artificial lighting.

Describes the phenomena of heat and cold, their causes, effects, measurement, and influence on our lives.

Presents an illustrated overview of outer space, discussing the sun, the solar system, the planets, and the moon; and looks at different methods of space exploration. Includes a glossary, a selected bibliography, and instructions for several projects.

Describes earthquakes and volcanoes as well as their impact on people. Includes projects.

Explains sound to young readers and includes six easy, science projects.

Examines notable people and places in Native American history, focusing on peoples of the Southwest, West, and North; arranged alphabetically by tribe.

Explains the causes of the extinction of wildlife, and discusses the measures that are being taken to save species that are endangered or threatened.