Bishop, Celeste

Describes the two major types of roots and how they help plants stay in place and stand upright, and how they transport water and other nutrients from the ground to the rest of the plant, and discusses root vegetables.

Describes what a seed is, how a seed grows, how it travels, and more.

Describes why plants have fruit, what seeds are, how plants spread seeds, and more.

A young boy enjoys going apple picking, taking a hayride, dressing up for Halloween, and other things that he can do during the fall.

The common woodlouse is one of nature s most recognizable insects, though many people call it a pill bug or rolly-polly. Readers will learn all about this small and gross insect, discovering what it looks like, where it lives, how its special body acts as a defense against predators. Age-appropriate language makes elementary science content accessible to readers, while colorful photographs reinforce the text in an exciting and engaging way. Detailed Table of Contents, Picture Glossary, Index, Web Sites.

What has eight legs, many eyes, and is totally gross? It s the spider! Readers will learn all about this creepy arachnid (or bug) through this text, which introduces readers to one of the world s ickiest animals. Written to support elementary science curricula, age-appropriate language makes the study of a spider s body, behavior, and role in nature accessible to young readers. Detailed Table of Contents, Picture Glossary, Index, Web Sites.