Describes the interdependence among plants and animals living in a meadow environment, from spring to winter.

A biography of the chemist whose work with radium laid the foundation for much of today's scientific knowledge, told in the form of an imagined interview.

Introduces lemurs, small mammals that live in Madagascar, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, feeding habits, and group behavior.

This book tells the Hindu story of "Rama Rescues Sita." Information on the festival of Divali, activities, and a recipe for Divali candy are included.

Provides informational articles arranged in such categories as "World Regions," "People and Society," and "History of People."

Using pictures of ancient artifacts and modern photographs, this book describes legacies from ancient Rome, including their language and literature, their legal systems, and their routes of ancient Roman highways.

"Eruption! is a beautifully designed reader all about these dramatic natural features of our world. Children will love to find out how volcanoes are formed; the damage - and the good - they do; where the best places are to see an eruption; and how to build their own model volcano."