Mayer, Cassie

Presents an introduction to animals with fur, in simple text with illustrations, explaining how it protects them from the elements.

Photographs and simple text teach children about different types of animals, fish, and organisms that use shells for protection.

Clear, full color photographs depict unique aspects of a polar region, including bears, whales, icebergs and penguins while accompanying text asks children if the items are living beings and then helps them understand why they are or are not.

Describes what the wind does, how the wind can change, and the importance of the wind to the weather.

Describes what thunder and lightning are, and how to stay safe when lightning strikes.

Describes what clouds are made of, how they are formed, the different kinds of clouds, and how clouds are important to the weather.

Simple text and color illustrations explain how snow forms, explore different kinds of snow, and show the effects of blizzards.

Simple text and color illustrations explain how rain is created through the water cycle, explore different kinds of rain, and show the effects of too much and too little.

Describes how the sun moves and why sunshine is an important part of the weather.