Selsam, Millicent Ellis

Simple text and photographs describe how a peanut plant grows and is harvested and the many ways it is used.

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

A young boy buys two goldfish, and learns about fish food, the way fish breathe, and why plants are needed in a fish bowl.

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

A photographic essay describing four kittens' first eight weeks of life.

Photographs and simple text trace the life cycle of the maple tree.

Simple text and photographs describe how a peanut plant grows and is harvested and the many ways it is used.

Answers questions such as: What do ants eat? How do ants find their way? Can ants learn? Explains the habits and behavior of ordinary ants and tells how to keep ants.

Some babies don't look like their parents when they are born, but most do. Some are so small it seems incredible they will grow as large as their mother and father.