Petty, Kate

Sam's household gets a lot of excitement when his mother goes to the hospital and comes home with a new baby sister for him.

When Sam visits the doctor's office for a check-up she takes his height and weight, tests his eyesight and hearing, listens to his heart and lungs, and gives him an injection.

From their balloon, Harry and Ralph find out about the various layers of the Earth's atmosphere, snow, rain, and other types of weather, and such meteorological devices as weather balloons and weather satellites.

An introduction to guinea pigs for one interested in that animal as a pet.

Mr. Toad and his son Lucky have some dangerous adventures on their search for a winter home and decide to be more careful when they are out and about.

Sam learns not to become friendly with strangers and to stay near adults he feels safe with.

Provides simple information on the food, play, and breeding habits of different varieties of cats.