Lindeen, Mary

"Living things, including plants, need water and food to live and grow. Includes science and reading activities, a note to caregivers, and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

Explores a visit to the vet and what the vet will test for the animal.

"Take a trip to a pond. See fish, cattails, dragonflies, turtles, and other interesting plants and animals that live there. Take a ride in the water on a canoe. You never know what you'll find at a pond! This title includes reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

"Speed is determined by gravity and force. By pushing or pulling something, you can either make it stop or go. You can also make it go faster or slower. This title includes science and reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

Heating or cooling different materials may cause them to change. Heating some materials might cause them to melt or cook. Cooling some materials might cause them to change color or form. Some of these changes are reversible, while others are irreversible.

"Young animals need help from their parents. Adult animals help protect them from harsh weather conditions and teach them how to stay safe and find food. The animal babies share similar characteristics as their parents. Includes science and reading activities and a word list"--.

"[Describes how] animals and their offspring must defend themselves against danger from nature or enemies. From hard shells to camouflage, animals use their physical characteristics to help keep them safe. Includes science and reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

Robot competitions are a fun way for people who build robots to test their designs. Roboticists face off in exciting challenges and contests to determine whose robot is the smartest, the fastest, or the strongest. From playing soccer to moving through mazes to completing search-and-rescue missions, these robots are designed to do amazing things. Find out more about fascinating robot competitions all around the world and how they're challenging people to build robots that are even more incredible!.

"Science fiction and STEM learning combine in this fascinating look at how robots are used in real-life law enforcement situations. Readers will learn about why robots are important and the technology involved in creating and using them."--.

"Humanoid robots help us by going place humans can't--to retrieve information and to help with search and rescue. Discover how this cutting-edge technology was first created, and explore what kind of functions humanoid robots might perform in the future.".