miscellanea

Answers questions about things that people use at work and home, such as clocks, washing machines, cameras, and air conditioners; and in industry and entertainment, such as computers, photocopy machines, television, and VCRs, explaining and illustrating how each works.

A cartoon globe named Spin takes the reader on a tour of the varied regions of the United States, pointing out the great diversity of plant life, animals, and land formations.

A collection of facts, fables, and advice about animals both real and fantastic includes instructions for greeting lizards, attracting cormorants to the backyard, and distinguishing a spiny anteater from a pineapple.

Answers questions about a variety of pets.

On a field trip, Ms. Frizzle and her students learn about reptiles, sound vibrations, friction, animal adaptations, animal habitats, chemical reactions, food chains, and more.

Presents true stories of events on and off the baseball field, with sidelights about players, managers, rules, and unusual customs connected with the sport.

Questions and answers provide information about the behavior and possible fate of dinosaurs. Includes charts, diagrams, and an activities section.

Questions and answers present information about aquatic animals such as sharks, crabs, fish, frogs, and barnacles. Includes an activities section.