Explores the innovation and physical science behind skyscrapers, featuring illustrated, step-by-step instructions for twenty-five projects designed to help students learn about the engineering process.
A comprehensive introduction to ecology for young readers that discusses the effects of alien species on an ecosystem, symbiosis, competition between species, extinction, pollution, and more.
Describes the landscape and climate of deciduous forests, discusses how plants and animals have adapted to life in them, examines environmental threats to the biome, and includes examples of how readers can benefit the environment.
Discusses the landscape and climate of the desert, looks at plants and animals that have adapted to life in the desert, and discusses environmental threats to Earth's most arid biome.
Provides indoor and outdoor activities along with information on the Earth's biomes, and features illustrated, step-by-step instructions to make lightning, build an erupting volcano, create a tornado in a bottle, and more.
A discussion of plants' ability to change sunlight into energy, with illustrations, charts, graphs, and a timeline, covering terms and concepts associated with photosynthesis, food chains, and ecosystems.
investigate habitats outside your door with 25 projects
Latham, Donna
2013
Contains instructions for twenty-five building projects and activities which teach children ages nine and up about biology topics, including cells, microbiology, plant and animal life cycles, and adaptations.
Offers a brief overview of the life of Grammy Award-winning singer Norah Jones, discussing her childhood, love of music, career successes, personal challenges, and other related topics.
