Describes the various properties of air and shows how to prove that air takes up space and that there is air dissolved in water.

Describes the behavior of different kinds of ducks and, in particular, discusses how all ducks use preening to keep their feathers dry.

Describes the metamorphosis from tadpole to frog.

After a caterpillar comes to school in a jar, the children are captivated as it eats, grows, and eventually becomes a beautiful Painted Lady butterfly. This title features colorful illustrations from veteran illustrator Bari Weissman and lively text from National Book Award finalist and Michael L. Printz Honor winner Deborah Heiligman. Now rebranded with a new cover look, this NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book includes web research prompts...

Introduces common backyard insects and explains the basic characteristics of these creatures.

A baby scorpion rides on its mother′s back. A baby alligator hides in its mother′s mouth! What about a baby leopard? A baby elephant? Read and find out how animal babies stay safe.

Explains how sounds are made and the purposes they serve for both humans and other animals.