Simple text and close-up photos introduce the jaguar, orangutan, toucan, and several other jungle animals.

Examines the world's deserts and discusses what creates a desert, desert animals, annual rainfall, what an oasis is, and how people live and survive in the desert.

Text and photographs show the development of a bunny from birth to six weeks old.

This is an introduction to the wolf's physical features, habitat, life cycle, relationships with other animals, and related facts.

Explains the importance of exercise in maintaining good health and the roles of muscles, joints, heart, and lungs in this process.

Presents the food pyramid and discusses the roles of various types of nutrients, such as carbohydrates, sugars, and proteins, in maintaining good health.

An introduction to plants including descriptions of their flowers and fruit, spores and cones, roots, stems, leaves, and methods for storing food.

Explores basic concepts of healthy living, including cleanliness, safety, and regular medical care.

Discusses the causes of ocean and river pollution and explores ways in which waters can be protected.

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...