Meredith, Susan

Text and pictures explain how a baby develops and is born.

Introduces early readers to the mathematical concept of half and whole and explains how they can find halves and wholes in the world around them.

Provides information about the physical characteristics of cows describes their lives on farms, and discusses how they are used by humans.

An illustrated overview of scientific apparatus and instruments that describes how tools are used in science and discusses tools that extend the senses and are used for measurement as well as models.

An illustrated overview of rocks, minerals, and soil that describes the three types of rocks, discusses the properties of minerals, and examines soil formation.

Provides information about the physical characteristics of chickens, describes their lives on farms, and discusses how they are used by humans.

Discusses human differences--genetic, social and geographic. Presents all humankind as belonging to one family, living in a world that all must share.

Helps children understand the role line plays in art and uses photographs of famous paintings to demonstrate how lines are used to create shapes and patterns.

An introduction to nocturnal animals that explores the physical characteristics and behaviors of various species that are active during the night.