Whyman, Kathryn

An exploration of rocks and minerals that describes what they are, where they are found, what they are used for, and their impact on the environment.

Examines the similarities and differences between the five classes of vertebrates, or animals with backbones: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Examines the natural and manmade materials that make up the world and where they come from, what they are made from, and how they are used to create structures that are useful to everyday lives.

Discusses how heat makes things expand and how energy changes from one form to another.

This book discusses what a plastic is, where they come from, the different types, tells the story of a plastic toy, and more.

Examines how metals and alloys are produced and processed into familiar products.

Photographs, diagrams, and text explain the structure and materials of man-made and natural objects in the everyday world.

An introduction to the solar system including information on the sun, moons, planets and stars. Also includes instructions for making a solar system mobile.

Presents an introduction to the solar system, explaining what it is and how it originated, looking at its sun, planets, and moons, discussing forces in the solar system, and including a related activity.