Sterling, Kristin

Photographs and simple text introduce wind, discussing what causes it, describing activities people do when it is windy, examining its effects, and including step-by-step instructions for a related activity.

Photographs and simple text introduce sunny weather, discussing how to protect oneself from the sun, the summer season, activities people do when it is sunny, its effects on plants and animals, and solar energy.

Photographs and simple text introduce snow, discussing what its made of and how it forms, describing activities people do when it snows, examining its effects on plants and animals, and including a short essay about Wilson Bentley.

Discusses the color purple and the wide range of its hues that can be found in nature and in society.

Discusses the color green and the wide range of its hues that can be found in nature and in society, with photographs and information about the meaning of "green" in different contexts.

Simple text and photographs describe what it is like to live in a rural community.

Color photographs and text provide information about stems, what they are, and their role in helping plants grow.

Photographs and text provide information about leaves, what they are, and their role in helping plants grow.

A brief biography of teacher, author, and civil rights worker Mary McLeod Bethune, who tirelessly worked to improve education for African-American girls and women.

Describes different types of roots and explains their functions.