Introducing living things

Explains what living things are, looks at animal bodies, and discusses the characteristics of insects, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, plants, and other living things.

Introduces children to the basics of photosynthesis and food chains.

Shows young children why all plants, animals, and people need water to grow and survive.

Describes food-gathering techniques animals use, such as camouflage, echolocation, pouncing, trapping, poisoning, and using tools.

Examines the characteristics of living organisms, describing the features of an insect, reptile, fish, bird, mammal, and plant, as well as such unusual creatures as bacteria, polyps, mollusks, and worms.

Highlights the characteristics of living things and shows how they are all dependent on non-living things to stay alive.

Explains in a simple way why people are living things.

Meet some common backyard residents such as birds, butterflies, raccoons, squirrels, bees, skunks, and frogs, and occasional visitors such as bats, deer, and coyotes.

Explores familial behavior in animals, discussing how parents care for their young and group behaviors.

Full-color photographs and simple text introduce young readers to how living things grow and change.