Angela Royston

This low-level title introduces young students to the physical properties of water through an interactive approach. The science of water is explained to the reader through a series of photo-illustrated, step-by-step experiments, shown as being performed by their elementary-aged peers. The accessible text and experiments combine to teach important scientific concepts as well as promote critical thinking in young students. The (fun!) experiments strongly...

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

"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about invertebrates: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of animals. Beautifully illustrated with colorful photographs, the book shows many examples of different types of invertebrates in their natural environment."--

Presents information about beans, how they are planted and harvested, and the life cycle that they go through.