Watson, Nancy

Presents an introduction to the food chain, explaining producers, consumers, and decomposers, and describes the process by which energy flows through the food chain, discussing photosynthesis, predator-prey relationships, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and more.

A magician helps children learn about magnetism, explaining what magnets are, discussing poles and atoms, and examining Earth as a magnet, magnetic push and pull, kinds of magnets, and magnet uses.

Introduces the science behind weather, covering such topics as temperature, wind, and water.

Introduces students to the concepts of electricity, and points out uses of electrical energy. Includes suggested experiments.

Exploring his grandmother's attic, Steven is magically visited by one of his ancestors, who teaches him about food, shelter, clothing, transportation, education, and recreation in times gone by.