Taylor, Barbara

Examines the variety of life found on coral reefs, including the seahorse, hermit crab, and sea slug.

Provides information and activities for understanding all kinds of maps and learning how they are made.

Uses simple experiments to demonstrate the qualities and functions of such basic machines as the wheel, lever, and fulcrum.

Examines the variety of life found in the desert, including the Greek tortoise, desert scorpion, and jewel wasp.

Illustrates with experiments how objects displace water to stay afloat, why some objects float and others sink, and why the water's ability to sustain weight makes swimming, diving, and other water sports possible.

Photographs, simple text, and activities introduce the subject of force and the way things move.

Discusses the concept of force and how the earth's gravity determines an object's weight. Introduces devices used to measure weight.

Explores the frozen beauty of the polar regions and the remarkable flora and fauna that survive in the hostile conditions.