Text and photographs introduce concrete mixers and their parts such as drums to turn and mix the wet concrete and the chute that the concrete pours out of.
Provides an introduction to the history and development of the airplane and explains how an airplane works. Includes information on Orville and Wilbur Wright and other inventors who helped influence t
"Text and photographs introduce ponds, and includes information on the plants found in ponds such as water lilies and cattails, and animals found in ponds such as fish, frogs, and ducks."
Introduces the world of blood-sucking animals, examining how and why they suck blood, and discussing historical and modern medical uses for such creatures as leeches and vampire bats.
Describes peacefulness as a virtue and suggests ways in which children can recognize and practice it such as cooperating with others and through daily exercise and activity.
"Describes space stations and explains how astronauts live and work in them. Provides examples of Skylab and Mir, and explains the plans for the International Space Station."
Provides an introduction to the history and development of the airplane and explains how an airplane works. Includes information on Orville and Wilbur Wright and other inventors who helped influence t
"Text and photographs describe a visit to a fire station, and introduces fire fighters and their uniforms, and the equipment they use such as air tanks and helmets."
Simple text and photographs present mail carriers, their role in the community, and their many tasks as they work for the Post Office collecting and sorting mail, and delivering letters, packages, and
"Describes what meteors and micrometeors are, and describes the different types of meteorites, including lunar and martian meteorites, and how meteorites form craters."
"Text and photographs describe places on the farm and what farmers do on farms including planting and harvesting crops, and raising animals and livestock."
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