Text and color illustrations present basic explanations of how shadows, reflections, and rainbows are created. Also includes experiments, a glossary, and a further-reading list.
Introduces tropical rain forests including their layers, weather, plants, and animals. Describes threats to the rain forest and includes a diorama project.
Provides information about magnets, explaining how and why they work, where they are found, and how they are used, and includes experiments and a glossary.
Presents an introduction to air, explaining its role in life on Earth, and discussing what is in air, how to feel air, and the importance of keeping air clean. Includes experiments and a glossary.
Discusses the parts of a plant, what plants need to survive, the role they play in life on Earth, the process of pollination, and underwater plants, and includes a hands-on activity.