Sherman, Josepha

Explores the origins and development of bronc riding as a rodeo event, discussing the rules, the training, the judging, and the animal and human stars.

Introduces the rodeo event of barrel racing, including its origins, rules, training, and stars.

Explains what wind is and where it comes from, looks at different types of winds, discusses hurricanes and tornadoes, and includes activities.

Explains what snow is and how it forms, looks at the characteristics of snowflakes, discusses why snow makes noise when it is walked upon, and includes activities.

Presents simple scientific information about rain, and includes an activity, fast facts, and a glossary.

While investigating rain, learn about the water cycle and problems with rain, including droughts and floods.

Reviews discoveries that led to mankind's understanding that the cell is the fundamental unit of living material in all organisms, and how that understanding has impacted the science of biology.