Royston, Angela

Photographs and simple text follow the growth of a lamb from birth to twelve weeks old.

Provides information on animals that climb, including mountain goats, squirrels, leopards, and spider monkeys.

"Deadly poison, defensive weapons, specialized armor, carnivorous appetites, welcome to the wild side of the plant kingdom. Readers of this immersive book will experience the bizarre and remarkable world of plants through exciting experiments. Helpful hints, materials lists, and 'What's Next?' sections arm adventurous readers with everything they'll need for experimentation. They'll gain a working knowledge of the scientific method through boxes that provoke them to Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure on every project. They'll learn how to ask testable questions and develop other Next Generation Science Standards skills. Fascinating photographs and fact boxes keep readers engaged. Fun and informative, this versatile book is the perfect tool for any science curriculum"--Provided by the publisher.

"Humans and chimpanzees have a lot in common, in fact, 96 percent of our DNA is similar to our chimpanzee relatives. What else do we have in common with other members of the animal kingdom? Readers will learn fascinating facts about human and animal bodies as they complete awesome hands-on experiments. They'll develop Next Generation Science Standards skills, such as asking testable questions. The scientific method is made crystal-clear, through a succession of boxes that prompt readers to Ask, Test, Observe, and Measure. Helpful hints, materials lists, stunning photographs, and fast fact boxes keep readers on a roll. Inspiring 'What's Next?' sections encourage readers to continue exploring fascinating topics"--Provided by the publisher.

Studies the highly visible and diverse world of trees, flowers, and other green-and-growing things, with their distinct ways of reproduction, respiration, photosynthesis, and nourishment. Includes suggestions for projects and activities.

An introduction to hygiene that provides an overview of skin, describes how to properly wash and dry hands, discusses the importance of bathing regularly, explains what germs are, and includes related activities.

An introduction to sleep that explains why people sleep, discusses dreams and naps, explains how to get ready for bed, and includes related activities.

Brief text and photographs introduce the sparrow, duck, eagle, parrot, kiwi, flamingo, hummingbird, and owl.

Explores the food chains and webs that exist in a desert habitat, including how fragile food chains can be, how they can be broken, and what can be done to prevent this.