The Young scientist investigates

An introduction to such materials as wood, rubber, coal, oil, and plastics, describing their characteristics and usefulness. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

An introduction to the sources and uses of energy. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

Describes the seeds produced by different kinds of plants, how they spread, germinate, and grow into a new plant. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

An introduction to magnetism, magnets, compasses, batteries, and electricity. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

An introduction to the world of birds, their habits, and nests. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

An introduction to heat, its properties, and uses. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

Discusses the life cycle and individual parts of trees. Includes study questions, activities, and experiments.

An introduction to the basic characteristics of plants and flowers. Includes instruction for a variety of simple experiments.

An introduction to the human body with accompanying study questions, activities, and experiments.