Raintree fusion

Describes light waves and color and shows how an orange can be different colors.

A discussion of animal life processes, looking at the ways in which all animals are alike, discussing their ability and need to sense the world around them, eat, breathe, eliminate waste, move, have babies, and grow. Includes a glossary.

Examines how storm trackers follow the paths of hurricanes.

Examines the history of communication, discussing the development of printing, mass media, and computers.

Explains who the Romans were and what it was like to be a slave, soldier, and gladiator, and describes architectural features such as the Colosseum and aqueducts, and public spectacles including gladiator contests and chariot races.

Investigates the science concept of matter, explaining what it is, looking at the states of solid, liquid, and gas, and examining matter mysteries. Includes a glossary.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text describe the different types of animals that can be found on an African safari and explain how to use various data collection methods to study the animals and their habitat.

Photographs, maps, and easy-to-follow text introduce students to the pyramids of Egypt, describing how they were built, what their purpose was, and how they help scientists learn about the past.

Looks at the work done by forensic investigators, discussing the science behind how they find and evaluate evidence. Includes a glossary.

Uses the example of a fighter jet to explain the science concepts of matter, its states and properties, atoms, molecules, and elements. Includes facts about fighter jets, and a glossary.