Ross, Michael Elsohn

Explains how to do experiments which explore various scientific principles, using all kinds of items easily found around the house.

Explains how to do experiments related to various scientific principles using different kinds of toys.

Describes the cycle of soil decomposition and the water cycle, as well as how to develop a compost pile for recycling pea pods and other garden products into compost to feed a garden.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and life of ladybugs and provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping these beetles as pets.

Provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping snails and suggests how to delve into the secret lives of these shell dwellers.

Describes how the earth's motion is responsible for three cycles: day and night, the phases of the moon, and the seasons.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of spiders and provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping spiders.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the millipede and presents millipede-related activities.

The story of the mapping of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon. Includes related activities.

Provides instructions for finding, collecting, and keeping caterpillars and suggests how to delve into the secret lives of these little neighbors of ours.