Miles, Elizabeth

Briefly describes how the noses of various animals differ in size, placement, and function.

Briefly describes how the legs and feet of various animals of the land, sea, and air differ in size, placement, and function.

Briefly describes how the fur and feathers of various animals differ in shape, pattern, and function.

Briefly describes how the eyes of various animals differ in size, placement, and function.

Briefly describes how the ears of various animals differ in size, placement, and function.

Briefly describes how animals of the land, sea, and air use their different kinds of mouths and teeth for eating, drinking, and other purposes.

Explains the causes and effects of wind, and how winds are measured.

Discusses the sun, how the earth and other planets travel around it, measuring the sun's heat and how it's warmth changes with the seasons, and how people use the sun for energy.

Explains the nature, causes and effects of snow.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text teaches about rain, where it comes from, and how plants and animals need and use the rain.