Selsam, Millicent Ellis

Describes the first six weeks of six puppies' lives as they nurse, sleep, learn to walk, eat solid food, and interact with other dogs.

A little boy experiments to see what things grow when planted, and then collects all kinds of seeds to plant everywhere he goes.

Describes the movement of leaves, flowers, and vines, and gives directions for simple experiments in growing plants that move.

Traces briefly the history of man's use of plants as medicine, describes the discovery of several plants which made medical history, tells of the plant medicines which are still in use today and of new uses of old plants, and discusses poisonous plants.

Photographs and brief text explain how a tomato plant sprouts, is fertilized, and produces fruit. Compares this cycle to that of all other fruit vegetables including the eggplant and cucumber.

Describes the growth, fertilization, and harvesting of various root vegetables: carrots, radishes, turnips, beets, and sweet potatoes.

A little boy experiments to see what things grow when planted, and then collects all kinds of seeds to plant everywhere he goes.