Selsam, Millicent Ellis

A youngster investigates the procedures involved in getting the potato from the farmer's field to the dinner table.

Describes the growth cycle of the type of corn used to make popcorn.

Greg gets a microscope and has a fascinating time looking at sugar and salt crystals, thread, hairs, and cells.

A brief introduction to the various members of the dog family, including the wolf, the fox, and the domesticated breeds.

Describes the distinctive characteristics of bats and views several different species.

Text and photographs discuss common garden insects and their protective appearence which includes camouflage, warning colors, copycat characteristics, and scary characteristics.

A young boy goes for a bird walk with his father, and soon he has learned about using the field glasses and guide book, and is watching birds by himself.

Text and photographs explain the development from seed to maturity of the apple as well as the pear, cherry, peach, plum, and orange.

As the reader turns the page, a new animal is added to an illustration of a country home in the winter.