Bryant-Mole, Karen

Briefly explains the scientific principles of animal movement.

Text and photographs identify various things in the country, including birds, wildflowers, insects, trees, and more.

Briefly explains what different kinds of athletes do and shows children pretending to be a tennis player, hockey player, runner, racing driver, basketball player, horse rider, skier, football player, golfer, and swimmer.

Explains what different kinds of performers do and suggests ideas for pretending to be a magician, pop singer, acrobat, juggler, clown, or other entertainer.

Text and experiments introduce the scientific properties of heat and cold, examining such topics as temperature, thermometers, freezing, and melting.

Explains the basic principles of electricity through looking at everyday experiences or direct observation.

Explains the basic principles of light and sound through looking at everyday experiences and direct observation.

Photographs introduce a variety of textures such as wet (a glass of orange juice), ridged (corduroy), and scaly (reptile skin).

A discussion of trees including their various parts, where they grow, why they need water, and how seeds bring new life; concludes with suggestions for things to do.

A discussion of soil including its composition, care, role as a home for insects and animals, and as a way of feeding the world.