Examines the links between design in the natural world and design in modern technology through an investigation of the basic principles of energy, and includes simple experiments, definitions of key terms, photographs, and diagrams.
Presents a study of the different animals that make up the small cat family such as bobcats, ocelots, lynxes, and puma, the largest of the small cats, and discusses their habitats, what they eat and how they hunt, and how they care for their young.
Examines some of the interesting and controversial developments and theories in modern science, focusing on global warming, with discussion of the likely causes and effects of global warming, how the situation is being monitored, and possible solutions to the problem.
Describes the life cycles of different types of animals; discusses how mature animals court, reproduce, and birth and care for their young and how young animals grow up and survive; and includes life cycle diagrams.
Introduces the parts of the body and their functions and discusses the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. Includes related activities and experiments.
Discusses the roles and duties of various animals on a farm, including sheepherding and gundogs, water buffalo that help plow wet fields, and sheep and goats used for their wool.
Examines environmental problems and solutions in a child friendly way concerning water for everyone. Text supported by facts, figures, case studies and activity boxes.
Examines environmental problems and solutions in a child friendly way concerning rain forests that are in danger. Text supported by facts, figures, case studies and activity boxes.
