Presents an introduction to composting, discussing how decomposition works, how to set up and maintain a worm farm, and how compost improves the soil and helps plants grow.
Presents an introduction to waste disposal, describing what happens when paper, plastics, glass, and electronic products are recycled and offers experiments and activities that can be done to demonstr
Presents an introduction to energy, its different types, how its use has contributed to climate change, and the best ways to practice energy conservation, with instructions for activities that can be
Presents an introduction to water conservation, describing what happens during the water cycle and what steps need to be taken to save water, and offers experiments and activities that can be done to
Presents an introduction to waste disposal, describing what happens when paper, plastics, glass, and electronic products are recycled and offers experiments and activities that can be done to demonstr
Presents an introduction to water conservation, describing what happens during the water cycle and what steps need to be taken to save water, and offers experiments and activities that can be done to
Presents an introduction to weather, discussing the impact of the sun, air movement, bodies of water, and the Earth's rotation on weather systems, the causes of precipitation, and how the weather is f
Presents an introduction to weather, discussing the impact of the sun, air movement, bodies of water, and the Earth's rotation on weather systems, the causes of precipitation, and how the weather is f
Do you know how to capture a Pokémon? Have you heard of Satoshi Tajiri, the man who turned his fascination with insects into one of the world's biggest video game franchises? Read on to learn about Po
Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out!
"Are you in control of your body? Maybe, maybe not. Read this book to learn how your body gets the messages it needs to perform even simple functions."
Do you know the first video game that featured the character Mario? Do you know what animators do, and how they turn drawings into fast-paced video game action? Read on to learn about Mario Bros. game
"This title explores the life cycle of a chicken in the wild as well as exploring concepts such as laying eggs and other chicken behaviors relevant to farm life"--
-How did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? -What is an Archimedes’ screw? -Which wedge do you use every time you eat? Do It Yourself offers an exciting new approach to
"Young readers will love this exciting, in-depth yet accessible look at fire trucks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they help firefighters battle blazes to keep peop
Introduces readers to insects and the concept of classes of animals. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of insects as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.
Describes life in the wetland regions of the world, including how plants and animals survive, how people adapt to living in the regions, and what factors currently threaten wetlands.
Describes life in the grassland regions of the world, including how plants and animals survive, how people adapt to living in the regions, and what factors currently threaten grassland ecosystems.
Have objects from space ever hit Earth? Yes! Every day small meteoroids crash into the atmosphere. Some burn up, but some hit the ground. Space junk also falls to Earth. Comets and asteroids struck Ea
What do a penguin, a pigeon, and a peacock have in common? They’re all birds! But do you know what makes a bird a bird? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, insects, mammals, and othe
What do a bee, a butterfly, and an ant have in common? They’re all insects! But do you know what makes an insect an insect? Read this book to find out! Learn all about reptiles, fish, mammals, and oth
What do an elephant, a mouse, and a dolphin have in common? They’re all mammals! But do you know what makes a mammal a mammal? Read this book to find out! Learn all about birds, insects, reptiles, and
Examines the three states of matter--solid, liquid, and gas--and discusses how matter can change its state, mixtures, and substances such as tar whose exact nature is hard to define.
Describes the labor and resources required for creating a pizza pie, from the harvesting of tomatoes and grain to the fermentation of cheese, and explains where selected pizza toppings originate.
