Photographs, illustrations, and text explain the workings of things a child uses everyday--from the kitchen sink to money--how they are made, built, and used.
Describes animals that live in the sea and on the shore, covering their diets, defenses, and threats and also explaining how some can breathe under water.
This book describes the world's diverse habitats and the close relationships between plants and animals, including humans, who must share those habitats.
An introduction to snakes that provides information on their habitat, physical characteristics, diet, hunting methods, the way they move, and other related topics.
Explains how our ears tell us where a sound is coming from, the variety of sounds we hear everyday, and the wide range of words used to describe sounds.
Explains the difference between natural and artificial materials, how heating and cooling changes some materials, and the range of materials used to make everyday items.