Discovering science

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

Explains the way our body works. Diagrams and text describe the skeleton, body cells, tissue, skin, hair, nervous system, etc.

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.

Presents an illustrated overview of the seasons, discussing the scientific reasons for seasons, and describing their effect on plants, animals, and people. Also includes a glossary, a selected bibliography, and instructions for several projects.

Presents an illustrated overview of the environment, discussing the impact of pollution on the land, air, water, and wildlife; and examines various conservation programs. Includes a glossary, a selected bibliography, and instructions for several projects.

Explains how electricity and magnetism are related, how they can be harnessed, and how they are useful.