Arlon, Penelope

Introduces young readers to reptiles.

Discusses the vehicles and devices used by fire fighters, police, Coast Guard, and others who help save lives.

Contains photographs and facts about puppies and kittens.

Color photographs introduce police cars, ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles and show them being used to help people.

Text and photographs describe the characteristicss, importance, and uses of plants.

Facts and photographs introduce each of the five main animal groups and various animals in action.

Discusses the physical properties and importance of water, including information on the water cycle.

Photographs and simple text introduce the life cycles of various animals, covering examples from different animal groups.

Provides information about trees, identifying the three main types of trees, following the life span of a tree, looking at trees throughout the seasons, and discussing the importance of trees to animal and human life. Includes fold-out pages that reveal new facts and photographs.