Presents the many signs of fall, including geese flying south, squirrels hiding acorns, and people playing football
Describes the basic principles of what makes different things function, including food chains, solar power, potential and kinetic energy sources, and the various ways to use heat as a power supply.
This book serves as an introduction and overview of the seven wonders of the natural world. It explains how nature alone carved these sites that we so admire. From the ocean shores to the inland forests, discover how the natural world is a beautiful place.
Join award-winning photographer Bruce McMillan as he takes his camera in search of some of nature's gorgeous colors found in gardens and orchards—and expect the unexpected! With vibrancy, clarity, and brilliance, these photos will help young readers learn about their fruits and veggies, and also help them explore all the colors of the rainbow through everyday foods. “A vibrant introdu…
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to lightning. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Lightning strikes the earth more than a hundred times every second. It's bright and dram…
Each book in the "Great Journeys" series tells the story of a famous journey of exploration. Although it is written in the form of a narrative, it also describes the vessel used, the route taken, the problems and hazards encountered and the strange and wonderful finds made on the trip. In 1831 Charles Darwin set sail in HMS Beagle bound for South America. For the next five years, he explored st…